Suspect in stolen shoes unable to out run RCMP Police Service Dog Phox

May 10, 2024
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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A black German Shepherd dog.

A man was arrested and is facing a charge of theft under $5000.00 after he was apprehended by RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) Phox in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

On May 8, 2024, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to a report of theft of a pair of sneakers from a local business. Police attended the scene and engaged PSD Phox and his handler for assistance. The team tracked the suspect to a residence and located the man who was wearing the stolen shoes. He was taken into police custody, was released on conditions and is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to a charge of theft under $5000.00.

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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