Chihuahua found after being stolen from owner's lap on Toronto subway

A missing chihuahua has been reunited with his owner after being snatched away on the subway on Saturday, police say.

• Toronto woman says her dog was stolen from her lap as she napped on the subway

Alberta Bakkerhad beentravelling south from Eglinton station in the city's Midtown neighbourhood, when she dozed off with her chihuahua mix Malachi on her lap at around 6:30 p.m.

When she woke up at St. Andrew station downtown, her eight-year-old chihuahua mixand her iPad were gone.

In a Facebook post, Toronto police said the chihuahua mix was found byGood Samaritans who were visiting Toronto over the Victoria Day long weekend.

The Good Samaritans hadfound a dog matching Malachi's description near the Eaton Centre and called police after seeing a news story about a stolen dog.

Sgt. Craig Somersof 51 Division confirmed the dog wasMalachi and reunited him with his family.