Stewie, the Baltimore police dog that went missing in Hanover, Pa., earlier today, has been found safe and sound and returned to its handler.
As we reported here earlier, the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, escaped from the officer's home and apparently chased a wild animal. Someone saw an occupant of a sport utility vehicle scoop up the dog, which didn't have tags or other identification, and drive off.
City police said officers in Hanover went door-to-door with a picture of Stewie and one resident said the person in the SUV was her neighbor. Police waited until that person got home from work and found the dog inside and safe. Police said the homeowner wanted to get the dog off the street so it wouldn't be hit by a car and planned to call authorities after work.