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Kent Police K9 credited with catching burglary suspect

Photo: Kent Police Department
Kent Police K9 credited with catching burglary suspect Photo: Kent Police Department (Photo: Kent Police Department)

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department (KPD) says a K9 named Frank helped officers catch a suspect wanted for burglary on Tuesday night.

A man wanted for a string of burglaries at businesses was seen in a food truck stopped at a loading dock and sped away when he saw officers, KPD said.

After a short chase, the suspect crashed the truck into a barrier and ran from officers.

K9 Frank and his handler were sent in to track the suspect, leading officers to his location a short time later, Kent Police said.

The 29-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail, facing charges of burglary, eluding, theft, reckless endangerment, driving with a suspended license and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to KPD.

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