REHOBOTH, MASS. (WHDH) - A Seekonk K-9 officer is being credited with helping Rehoboth police located two wanted suspects.
K-9 Zuzu and Officer Fundakowski responded to a reported theft Monday at a local car dealership. K9 Zuzu was sent to pick up scents and quickly located the two suspects.
His handler recognized the K9’s behavior to be an alert that the suspect was in the area. The first suspect was located by Zuzu in the woods behind the business. The suspect was taken into custody by Rehoboth police.
Shortly after, Zuzu was deployed again in the same area to find the other suspect. According to Rehoboth police, Zuzu tracked through a business leading to a main road. The K9 located the second suspect walking down the street.
That suspect was also taken into custody, without incident.
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