VicPD Police Service Dog Alpha lived up to his name this week, as the chocolate-coloured German shepherd assisted officers in detaining a suspect in a downtown break-in Monday.
B次元官网网址淥fficers attended the 800-block of Fort Street for a break and enter in progress,B次元官网网址 Const. Matt Rutherford said in a statement. B次元官网网址淲ith the assistance of the K9 Unit, the suspect was safely taken into custody prior to fleeing.B次元官网网址
In a tweet, VicPD said, B次元官网网址淧olice arrive and the male decides to hide. PSD Alpha wins the game of hide and seek.B次元官网网址
Earlier this month, three German shepherds were added to the unit, bringing VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 dog squad count to 10.
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This was not AlphaB次元官网网址檚 first rodeo. Shortly before Christmas 2017, the three-year-old dog was instrumental in detaining the driver of a stolen car. The break and enter investigation is still ongoing.
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