Lost North Bay Dog and Family Reunited Thanks to Police, CHP

NORTH BAY, CA -- A family in the Solano County city of Benicia has been reunited with its furry daughter, thanks to efforts by the city's police department and an assist by the California Highway Patrol.

Benicia Police officers, along with Benicia Fire Department, the California Highway Patrol and other community members had been keeping an eye out for Lillie Francine, a 4-year-old dog of Benicia family the Halls, who was reported missing on Thursday, Jan. 12.

While the Police Department's animal control officer was looking for her on the morning of Jan. 17, a few people called in from the freeway on the town's east side, reporting seeing a loose dog. A California Highway Patrol officer arrived at the scene first and took Lillie into safety.

Police then contacted the owner and Lillie was reunited with her owner, Mark Hall, pictured above.

"We are so glad that Lillie was safe and was able to come home, but most importantly, we are proud to be part of this amazing community," the Benicia Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. "We’d like to thank everyone who took time to help look for Lillie and we would like to especially thank our partners in the California Highway Patrol for saving Lillie from a very dangerous situation."

Images courtesy Benicia Police