Police dog PD Yogi invaluable in Ballina warrant arrest, offender to appear in Lismore Local Court
Northern Rivers police engaged in a serious manhunt for an warranted offender, with this adorable pooch earning a special shout out.
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Northern Rivers police dog PD Yogi used his snout for good on Thursday afternoon, helping track down a warranted offender.
Police were called to Ballina Central about 3pm on Thursday afternoon, in regards to a warranted 31-year-old man.
According to Richmond Police District, a co-ordinated police response soon followed, which saw the man located and arrested in Catherine Cres.
Residents had also reported that during the hunt, the man had attempted to run away and was jumping over fences.
On Facebook, Richmond Police District thanked the clever dog for being invaluable in tracking down the alleged offender.
The 31-year-old will face Lismore Local Court this morning.
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