A MAN has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Horndean where a dog was stolen.
The incident happened at around 5.55pm on Tuesday, August 3 in Stonechat Road.
A 13-year-old boy was walking his dog when he was approached by an unknown man who asked the dog’s name.
The dog was then forcefully taken. The suspects made off in a blue car.
The boy was uninjured and the dog later returned.
This week, on Tuesday, October 19, police confirmed a 36-year-old man from Paulsgrove was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
He has been released from custody but remains under investigation.
A 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth was previously arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has been released on bail.
If you have any information about the incident, call the police on 101, quoting the reference 44210308384.