 Another news tonight, a Fauston man has been accused of stealing a dog and leaving it outside in the frigid cold on Saturday. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 26 year old Brady Kevin Hansen is charged with burglary, theft, stalking and animal cruelty after allegedly stealing a dog and leaving it on the side of County Road 6 north of Fauston. A woman reported Saturday around two in the morning that Hansen, who was known to her, was following her in his vehicle and she believed he had gone into her home and taken her dog. On Saturday around 12 p.m., the victim was able to recover her dog, which appeared to be uninjured, but showed signs of being outside in the frigid temperatures. Tracks from a vehicle and the canine were located north of Fauston and deputies were able to locate Brady Hansen, who was placed under arrest. The case is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.