In a late-night chase that unfolded in the quiet streets of Duluth, a K9 unit was instrumental in the apprehension of a burglary suspect. Duluth Police were called to the 1900 block of E 8th St after a report of a burglary in progress, where they encountered 34-year-old Shane Anderson.
According to a statement from the Duluth Police Department, Anderson tried to escape on a stolen bicycle before ditching it and leading officers on foot through the 1900 block of South St. The chase continued into a nearby wooded area. That was where Officer Abbott and his K9 partner, Gus, joined the pursuit.
The suspect proved elusive, ducking through the shadows, but compliance was not in his plan. It was K9 Gus's keen senses that eventually found Anderson hiding in the 400 block of S 19th Ave E. The department commended K9 Gus for his role in the resolution of the incident, highlighting that "good work to all the officers involved, especially K9 Gus, for locating Anderson and holding him accountable for his actions!"
Following the takedown by Gus, Anderson was taken to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained during his apprehension. He is now facing a slew of charges, including Attempted 3rd Degree Burglary, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Misdemeanor Fleeing Law Enforcement, and Misdemeanor Obstruction, and will be lodged at the St. Louis County Jail. Duluth's residents can sleep a bit sounder knowing that their law enforcement officers—and a highly trained canine—are alert and ready to tackle crime, one sniff and pursuit at a time.
