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Dixon police K-9 found safe

The Dixon Police Department is requesting the public’s urgent assistance in locating its missing K-9, Vesuc.The Dixon Police Department is requesting the public’s urgent assistance in locating its missing K-9, Vesuc.

The Dixon Police Department on Saturday, Aug. 2, requested the public’s urgent assistance in locating its missing K-9, Vesuc. (Photo provided by the Dixon Police Department)

By Charlene Bielema

The Dixon Police Department has announced its K-9, Vesuc, who went missing early Saturday, Aug. 2, has been found safe.

The K-9 also has been returned to his handler, according to a DPD news release. No other details were provided,

Vesuc, a German Shepherd, had last been seen around 1 a.m. Saturday in the area of West Graham Street in Dixon.

A news release issued late Saturday morning urged anyone who saw the dog to call 911 immediately. The Dixon Police Department had launched a full-scale search.

“K-9 Vesuc is not just a highly trained police service dog, he’s a beloved member of our department and our community,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said.

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Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema is the editor of Sauk Valley Media.