Burglar flees as chihuahua gives chase

A PET chihuahua has come to the rescue after it chased a burglar out of a Doveton home overnight.
The unknown offender entered the Maple Court house through a back door about 3.30am on Monday 7 September and stole an iPad from the dining room table.
But before the thief could take anything else the pet chihuahua, Taco, started growling and woke up the home’s occupants who chased the man out of the house.
The offender jumped the back fence and ran away.
As well as a 31-year-old woman and her 43-year-old partner, there were three children asleep in the house at the time, but no-one was injured.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.