At approximately 11:25 a.m. on November 6, 2018, RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) were in the Stephenville area conducting weekly training with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Police Dog Services.
RCMP Police Service Dog Axel was tracking as part of a training exercise when he immediately turned into the woods and began barking, indicating to his handler that a person was present hiding in the woods.
A 48-year-old resident of Stephenville, who was wanted in relation to several thefts in the Stephenville area, was located by Axel and found to be in possession of stolen property.
The man was arrested and released under conditions with a future court date.
Axel, who proves he is never off-duty, resumed his tracking exercise and successfully located his toy hidden in the woods.
RCMP thanks Axel for his dedicated service. Atta boy Axel! Keep up the good work!