Appeal to trace owner of lonesome XL Bully found wandering streets of Billingham

Officers were called to reports of a dog wandering the streets alone. Credit: Cleveland Police

Police on Teesside are searching for the owner of an XL Bully dog that was found wandering the streets alone.

Shortly before 9.15am on Sunday 30 June, police received a call from a member of the public stating they had found the dog wandering along Brandon Close, in Billingham.

Officers say the dog is now safely at a secure premises and are urging the public to assist in enquiries to find the owner.

A statement from the force said: "If you have information on who the dog belongs too, or you are its owner, please contact Cleveland Police as soon as possible on 101 quoting reference number 123113".

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