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Sydney dog-napper escapes conviction but fined for not wearing mask

A woman has escaped conviction after snatching a beloved pet dog from outside a home in Sydney's west last year.

Atlas, a Japanese Spitz, was taken from outside her Fairfield home in August last year.

The fluffy white dog was returned to his owners two days later.

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Atlas, a Japanese Spitz, was taken from outside her Fairfield home last year.

Sandi Mooshi, 24, told the court today she was sorry for taking the dog.

She was fined $500 for not wearing a mask as the incident took place during the height of Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown.

At the time it was compulsory to wear a face mask under the state's COVID-19 restrictions.