A beloved dog stolen earlier today in Mount Waverley has been located safe and well this evening.
Police have been told the man was walking his dog Morticia along Huntingdale Road about 2.30am when a group of youths inside a black Holden Commodore pulled over and made demands for his dog.
The victim was chased by one of the youths to a nearby convenience store Waverley Road in Chadstone where an altercation occurred, and the offenders stole the dog.
The man was not injured.
The offenders fled the scene in the black Commodore with no plates and was last seen driving south on Huntingdale Road.
Morticia the dog, a white Staffordshire Bull terrier cross, was reunited with her owners this evening.
It's understood the dog was located on Huntingdale Road and taken to the RSPCA before going home.
Police continue to investigate the theft.
Any witnesses or anyone with CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
