York Police have arrested two people on suspicion of dog theft.
The arrests were part of a crackdown on dog thefts, which have been rising across the country, York Police said in a tweet.
"We want to send a clear message to these people that we are aware and that we are on the lookout and those responsible will be dealt with," the tweet said.
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