Malachy Doherty, pictured, was convicted of stealing the two Labradors called Denzel and Welly from outside a Marks & Spencer store in Nantwich on March 27
A thief who stole two dogs from outside a Marks & Spencer store has been jailed following his conviction in court.
Malachy Doherty, 37, and his 14-year-old accomplice took the pair of Labradors called Denzel and Welly from outside the supermarket in Nantwich town centre on March 27.
The dogs owners Charlotte and Dale Robson were left heartbroken after the dogs were stolen and launched a major social media campaign to track them down.
South Cheshire Magistrates Court heard thousands of people shared details of the theft online and appealed for further information.