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Peel Regional Police say a Lassa-Poodle breed named Markie has been located safe in Newmarket after the vehicle he was in was stolen in Brampton Wednesday night.

Police said the pooch was inside a white Nissan Rogue in the area of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street at the time of his disappearance.

Authorities said the dog was found by animal services in Newmarket on Thursday. A scan of the dog’s microchip confirmed his identity.

Police said Markie has been reunited with his owners.

No arrests have been made in connection with the stolen vehicle.

#LOCATED #GOODNEWS Markie the stolen dog was located by Animal Services in Newmarket. Animal Services took Markie to the shelter where his chip was scanned and owners were contacted and reunited. pic.twitter.com/OckNNkleeP — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) December 13, 2018

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#STOLENCAR with #DOG inside. Car was stolen last night in the area of Chinguacousy and Queen #Brampton. Vehicle: 2011 White Nissan Rogue

Ontario Plate: CEHS231 DOG: Lassa-Poodle Breed

Dog NAME: Markie

CLOTHING: Green Jacket Call 22 CIB at 905-453-3311 ext 2233 PR180466719 pic.twitter.com/QBPUGB25wT — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) December 13, 2018