Kent Police dog helps catch suspected copper thieves
The police dog helped arrest three men on suspicion of burglary
A police dog named PD Rex has helped officers catch three suspected copper thieves in Kent.
Police received reports of a break-in at an industrial premises on North Road in Queenborough at around 7.55pm on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
The 22, 25 and 30-year-old men, all from Sittingbourne, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody.
Officers attended and blocked in a van parked at the site, deploying a dog unit, drone, and police helicopter due to the site's size.
Following a search of the premises, PD Rex picked up a scent, leading to the men's location.
You can watch a video of what happened below.
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