A Ford Transit van was stolen from Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall - with the owner's dog inside.
The keys were stolen from the owner's jacket while he was renovating a house.
The brindle boxer was let out near Whitworth and was eventually returned to its home.
The £1,400 van, registration N688 KRE, with purple lettering, was stolen on November 26, at 11.55am.
Anyone with any information should contact Rawtenstall police on 01706 215242.
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