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‘Good boy’: Ga. K-9 tracks burglary suspect, leading to arrest, video shows

Cobb County Police Department K-9 Ace can be seen on body camera footage leading officers to a cluttered garage, where the suspect eventually surrendered without incident

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County Police Department K-9 helped locate and arrest a commercial burglary suspect after a brief pursuit, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

Video released by the department shows K-9 Ace “gearing up” with a protective vest before jumping out of a cruiser to track the suspect.

“Cobb Police K-9, announce yourself!” the officer can be heard saying as Ace leads him into a wooded area.
Eventually, Ace leads officers to a garage. The suspect was found hiding and was taken into custody without further incident.

“Good boy, good job buddy!” the officer says as he loads Ace back into the cruiser.

Officials highlighted the footage as an example of the coordination between police handlers and their K-9 partners in law enforcement operations, according to the report.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com