UPDATED Police seeking assistance to locate stolen dangerous dog LOCATED

UPDATE: ACT Policing can advise that the dangerous dog that was released following a break-in at the DAS facility earlier this week, has been located overnight. It has been returned into the custody of DAS.

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ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate a dangerous dog that was stolen from an ACT Government facility early this morning.  

In the early hours this morning (Tuesday, 1 February 2022) the Domestic Animal Services facility located on Mugga Lane, Symonston was broken into and four dogs were released from their cages.  

While three of the dogs have been recovered, one dog remains at large.  

The missing dog has previously been declared dangerous under the Domestic Animals Act 2000. It is a medium to large size pit-bull terrier, approximately 37kg and is tan with white patches on his chest.  

If you see this animal or have information regarding its location please do not approach it. Call ACT Domestic Animal Services on 132281 or email dogcontrol@act.gov.au   

The break-in at the facility is being investigated by police. 

Anyone with information regarding the break-in should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7025931. Information can be provided anonymously.   

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au