AN 87-year-old man has been reuinted with his car and dog after he reported them stolen from outside a hospital.

Essex Police were investigating the theft of a black Peugeot, which was snatched from outside Colchester Hospital, in Turner Road, on Monday afternoon.

A black cocker spaniel was in the back of the car and remained missing.

The car went missing between 4.45pm and 5.45pm.

The car and dog were reportedly found in a staff car park this morning.