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The police were called to reports of an abandoned dog and were left puzzled by what they discovered upon arrival.
Officers rushed to the location to apprehend a supposedly dangerous “bully-type dog” that had been tied up on the roadside near Matlock.
Officers were alerted that a ‘bully-type’ dog had been left by the roadsideCredit: SWNS
The small toy was found at a junction just off Chesterfield RoadCredit: SWNS
To their astonishment, the officers found that they had actually been called to wrangle a large toy.
The plastic figure of Sven the reindeer from the popular movie franchise was picked up by the responding officers.
Sven had been tied to a post on the roadside all day, causing concern among local residents.
The amused officers took pictures of the abandoned toy.
The police department later shared details of this humorous call with the community on social media.
Officers joked about finding “Santa’s reindeer taking a break after a test flight over the Dales area.”
The Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth, and Darley Dale Police SNTs posted about the incident online.
They stated: “We received several reports regarding an abandoned dog at the top of Slack Hill along Chesterfield Road.
“Officers were given a description of a small, bully-type dog that had been tied up near the junction for the entire day.
“A local SNT Officer arrived and, to their surprise, did not find a dog but instead discovered one of Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight over the Dales area.
“After giving some light-hearted comments about being out in the middle of November, the officers left the fellow to enjoy his break.”
One local resident humorously noted: “Yet no one stopped to check if there was actually a dog tied up, lol.
“I think it would be great to leave it there; hopefully, when it snows, Sven can catch snowflakes on his tongue.
“I’m also concerned about all the reports! I mean, do you all need an appointment at Specsavers? Hahaha.”
Another added: “I saw it this morning, had to look twice, then had a good laugh.”
A third person commented: “I saw Sven being reunited with its owner this morning. I hope he was and wasn’t being deernapped. Now he’s on his way to Chesterfield.”
Another said: “I’m glad people still have a sense of humor.”
Officers shared images of the tied-up toy on social mediaCredit: SWNS
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the police find instead of a dog?
The police found a large plastic toy reindeer, specifically Sven from a popular movie franchise, instead of an abandoned dog.
How did the community react to the incident?
The community reacted with humor, making jokes about the situation and sharing their thoughts on social media.
