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Police Officer Called to 'Abandoned Dog' Finds Toy Reindeer

Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a tied-up dog but found a toy reindeer named Sven from Frozen instead, highlighting public vigilance in the Dales area.

  • Derbyshire Police responded to reports at the top of Slack Hill along Chesterfield Road, finding Sven, the toy reindeer from the movie Frozen, instead of a dog.
  • Concerned members of the public reported seeing a toy reindeer, prompting Derbyshire Police to respond, as a local SNT Officer attended the junction area.
  • On social media, officers said they gave the toy 'stern words' for being seen in mid-November and described it as 'Santa's reindeer resting after a test flight over the Dales area,' later noting it was on its way to Chesterfield.
  • Local residents reacted online with amusement, including `Another commented: "I'm glad people still have a sense of humour"`, while one user asked why no one checked for a real dog.
  • The episode highlighted public vigilance as Derbyshire Police found Sven, the toy reindeer, leading to laughs among members of the public who appreciated the light-hearted moment.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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