RUFF JUSTICE!
COP DOG OBI SNIFFS OUT BURGLARY SUSPECT
A police dog helped sniff out a burglary suspect who was hiding under a hedge after fleeing the scene in Sunderland.
Two men have been arrested after police were called to a report that intruders had broken into a house on Brink burn Street in Sunderland.
When emergency services arrived at around 3.40am on Monday, the men fled the area – with one of the offenders throwing an unknown substance at police in a bid to escape.
A 32-year-old man was arrested after attempting to take refuge on a roof but the other offenders got away.
It was then over to PC Paul Atkinson and his police dog O bi to pick up the scent and within minutes he found a second suspect hiding under a nearby hedge.
The 33-year-old suspect was also arrested after being confronted by the German Shepherd.
Now a top cop has praised the work of the responding officers and thanked PD Obi for his support.
Chief Inspector Paul Walters, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our Dog Section are a great asset when responding to this type of call and PD Obi really proved his worth.
“He deserves all the treats he can get his mouth on but it really was a team effort between response officers and our specialists departments.
“It is believed these offenders had travelled from outside of our region to commit an offence so it really was a good job to get two people arrested.
“The officers responded very quickly and they have acted bravely when confronted with people who were determined to escape.
“Some kind of noxious substancewas thrown at police but thankfully none of those officersin attendance were injured.
“An investigation into this burglary will continue but I hope our quick response reassures residents about our commitment to keep them safe .”
Both men arrested have since been released under investigation pending further inquiries.