A POLICE force's new protective dog boots proved crucial in the capture of a suspected burglar.
General purpose dog Max was fitted with the Bark 'n Boots footwear to protect his paws during the search of a factory complex.
In the past, a dog could not have been deployed because of the risk of injury caused by broken glass on the ground. However, thanks to the boots, Max was able to perform the search and a suspect was arrested.
Police went to the factory complex in Washington, Wearside, at just before 8.35pm on Tuesday, April 12, after a suspicious vehicle was seen outside the premises. Officers searched inside and when no trace of anyone could be found Max was sent in wearing the boots.
The floors were covered in broken glass and within seconds Max had run through a puddle of oil and powdered cement-like material.
A 36-year-old man was discovered and arrested by officers on suspicion of burglary. He subsequently received a formal caution
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