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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