Dog returned to soccer star after allegedly stolen from home

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Former Liverpool player's returned after alleged Hollywood Hills home break-in
Soccer player Daniel Sturridge's dog was found Wednesday after someone allegedly stole it from his home in the Hollywood Hills. No arrests have been made.

LOS ANGELES -- An English soccer star's dog was found more than a day after someone allegedly stole it from his home in the Hollywood Hills.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge had taken to Instagram to offer a reward for his dog's return.

"I want my dog back, and I'll pay whatever. It don't matter, it don't matter the cost," Sturridge said in one of his video posts, offering to pay $20,000 to $30,000.

Soccer player Daniel Sturridge took to Instagram to offer a reward for his dog that was allegedly stolen from his Hollywood Hills home during a break-in.

It's not clear who found the dog but Los Angeles police said he was located early Wednesday morning. No arrests were made.

Sturridge told police he doesn't think the person who returned his dog was involved in the burglary.

His dog has its own Instagram account with the handle @luccidapoochie and has more than 3,000 followers.