Somebody barked up the unsuitable tree.
A Florida housebreaking suspect on the run from authorities was taken down by a decided police canine who sniffed out the wrongdoer’s nefarious scent excessive above the bottom within the cover of a tree.
K9 Scout, a extremely adorned pooch, discovered Gregory Yates Jr. tucked away within the evergreen after the alleged lawbreaker tried to interrupt into a home-owner’s shed after which fled into the woods when cops have been known as, based on the Dixie County Sheriff’s Workplace.
“The path led throughout NE 640 Road and ultimately North, the place Scout stopped beneath a tree, appeared up, and located Yates attempting to mix in with the branches,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned Monday.
“Sadly for Mr. Yates, Scout doesn’t fall for camouflage. With the sort of enthusiasm solely a four-legged deputy can muster, Scout inspired the suspect down from his perch.”
Yates was taken into custody, alongside along with his alleged confederate, Nicole Hillesland, who was nabbed lingering close to the alleged crime scene when police arrived.
The rebellious duo have been every booked into the Dixie County Jail in Cross Metropolis, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.
They have been each charged with housebreaking of a construction and possession of housebreaking instruments.
K9 Scout is a licensed patrol and narcotics detection canine who has obtained a Medal of Valor and a Medal of Distinction, based on the sheriff’s workplace.
Scout was moved to the division final 12 months following two years on the Marion County Sheriff’s Workplace.
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