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A police dog in Georgia played a crucial role in apprehending a burglary suspect who had concealed himself inside an air vent at a business in DeKalb County, according to local authorities.
On Monday, officers from the DeKalb County Police Department’s North Central Morning Watch were dispatched to Atlanta Fixtures and Sales. This followed the business owner’s report of a suspect seen on the roof through live video surveillance footage.
Upon arrival, the officers established a perimeter around the business and called for additional support. The response included the department’s K9 Unit, the Strategic Tactical and Response team, and fire personnel.
In the course of their search, officers discovered evidence of forced entry and tampering with the HVAC system, leading to the suspect’s capture.
During a search of the property, police found signs of forced entry and tampering with the building’s HVAC system.
K9 “Alex,” along with specialized equipment, helped officers locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident.
DeKalb County Police officers, assisted by K9 “Alex,” arrest a burglary suspect at Atlanta Fixtures and Sales in DeKalb County, Ga., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (DeKalb County Police Department / Facebook)
The department said officers also recovered burglary tools and a firearm at the scene.
Officers with the DeKalb County Police Department said a firearm was recovered from a burglary suspect on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (DeKalb County Police Department / Facebook)
The suspect was charged with burglary and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and was also found to have outstanding warrants in DeKalb County.
“This arrest highlights the professionalism, coordination, and resourcefulness demonstrated daily by the men and women of the DeKalb County Police Department. Great work by all units involved in bringing this incident to a safe resolution,” the agency wrote on Facebook.
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