DETROIT -- A woman whose dog was stolen from her home several weeks ago has been reunited with her beloved Yorkie.

Felita Kante told Local 4 she was driving home from work on Detroit's northwest side Monday evening when she spotted her 1-year-old dog playing with a family.

Kante said she slammed on her brakes, got out of the car and called out the dog's name, "Tyler."

Tyler began barking and ran to her, said Kante.

"I went out and I was like, 'Tyler!' and he ran to me," said Kante.

Kante said Tyler had been shaved down and was thinner, but she would recognize her dog anywhere.

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When Kante tried to explain to the couple and their young daughter that the dog, along with other items, had been stolen from her home on Archdale Street several weeks ago, they wanted proof, said Kante.

Kante pulled out a missing dog poster from her trunk. The couple said they had bought the dog with cash from someone off the street.

They agreed to give Tyler back, but Kante knew the young girl was upset, so she said she gave the family the reward money she had offered to find her missing dog.

"I got my dog back. I wish I could get my TVs and stuff, but I got my dog back," said Kante.

Police are still searching for suspects in this case.