Police service dog credited with the apprehension of break and enter suspect

It took just minutes to make the arrest near Cataraqui Cemetery, a 48-year-old is facing charges.

Kingston Police Service brought out the "Juice" to nab a break and enter suspect.

They were notified by staff at Cataraqui Cemetery on Thursday after they noticed a building on the property had been broken into.

Investigators say staff went inside the building around 7 am where they encountered the intruder. The individual then immediately fled on foot.

They say the police's canine unit were brought in and Juice, their police service dog, initiated a track. Five minutes later, the suspect was found and arrested without incident.

A search of the individual turned up a number of tools used for breaking into a secured building.

A 48-year-old from Kingston faces a number of charges and was held for a bail hearing.

Story by Ken Hashizume
 

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