A young woman left petrified after her dog was snatched in a callous attack has shared an emotional message after the chihuahua was returned home safe.

Amy Henderson was distraught after pet Coco was taken in an evening assault on Broomhill Lane in the West End earlier this month.

The 25-year-old shared an emotional appeal on Facebook urging the public to be on the lookout for the dog, adding there would be a reward for any information.

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However, Coco has now been returned home thanks to the action of an anonymous good Samaritan.

Amy excitedly posted on Facebook: “I cannot believe I am writing this, my heart is complete, my baby is home. Some absolute godsend handed her in for me and I cannot thank her enough. She is back where she belongs.”

“I cannot thank everyone enough for all the shares, help, posters, everything.

“If it wasn’t for yous, she wouldn’t have been noticed. Thank you so much.”

Officers issued a description of the man they were looking to trace in connection with the incident shortly afterwards.

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The suspect was described as approximately 25 to 26-years-old, 5ft4inches and of slim build.

He was wearing black clothing, possibly with a hooded top, and appeared to be scruffy.

Police have found the blue Ford Fiesta reported in connection with the incident which was found to have cloned plates.