Neighbours star Matty Wilson pleaded for public assistance after his beloved French bulldog Timba was snatched off a street in Melbourne on Friday.
And on Saturday, the news everyone was waiting for finally came to fruition – the little pup was found safe and sound.
The 29-year-old took to Instagram to share the joyful news, posting an image of the dog and a lengthy caption thanking his fans.
Heartbreak! Neighbours star Matty Wilson pleaded for public assistance after his beloved French bulldog Timba was snatched off a street in Melbourne on Friday

She’s okay! And on Saturday, the news everyone was waiting for finally came to fruition – the little pup was found safe and sound
‘TIMBA HAS BEEN HANDED IN. Thank you everyone so so much,’ the actor began.
‘Whoever had her, seemed to be spooked by all the social media attention and left her at a hardware store,’ he explained.
‘She will be back with us soon. Couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support and contribution. Thank you #Timbafound.’
Journalist Aneeka Simonis shared a snap of the dog on Twitter, perhaps after she was recovered, and explained she was safe and well.

She’s safe: ‘Whoever had her, seemed to be spooked by all the social media attention and left her at a hardware store,’ he explained

Good news: Journalist Aneeka Simonis shared a snap of the dog on Twitter, perhaps after he was recovered, and explained she was safe and well
She wrote: ‘Happy doggo news! Timba the frenchie has been found tied up in the same place she was stolen from on Friday. Her owners are overjoyed.’
It comes after a heartbreaking search was launched for the kidnapped pet, with police also launching an appeal for her safe return on Saturday afternoon.
Matty took to his popular Instagram account to share a snap of the adorable dog, accompanied by the caption: ‘Please keep an eye out or spread the word.’

Appeal: It comes after a heartbreaking search was launched for the kidnapped pet, with police also launching an appeal for her safe return on Saturday afternoon
In the post, which was shared on Friday night, Matty also wrote: ‘Our little girl has been stolen from Chirnside Park Officeworks at 2:20pm today whilst in the care of our dog sitter.
‘Please spread the message however you can. Reward offered. She is microchipped & desexed. Officeworks didn’t have any CCTV either.’
‘Thank you for all the concern. Sorry if it’s OTT. We know the power of the people and that will bring her (Timba) home. Thank you so much again,’ he wrote in one frantic post before she was returned.

Matty shared: ‘She will be back with us soon. Couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support and contribution. Thank you’