Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 15:50hrs
A quick response by Lancashire Police and their diligent police dog, Woody, led to the arrest of a man in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a reported burglary at the Co-op store on Garstang Road in Broughton.
Officers were called to the scene after reports that the window of the convenience store had been smashed and a quantity of cash and multiple bottles of whiskey had been stolen.
Thanks to the keen sense of smell of Police Dog Woody, the suspect was apprehended swiftly. The Lancashire police dog unit took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise their four-legged colleague, stating:
“Following a burglary this morning a suspect was soon apprehended. PD Woody commenced a ‘back track’ and after 25 mins Woody locates the suspects ditched clothing, rucksack, stolen items and the weapon. Without this snout the evidence wouldn’t have been located.”
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The “back track” refers to PD Woody following the scent trail left by the suspect. This led officers to crucial evidence, including discarded clothing, a rucksack, the stolen goods, and what is believed to be the weapon used in the burglary.
A 44-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and is currently in police custody.
The swift apprehension and recovery of evidence highlight the invaluable role that police dogs play in assisting officers in their duties.
PD Woody’s successful tracking skills were instrumental in securing a quick arrest and recovering vital evidence that may have otherwise gone undiscovered.
The investigation into the burglary is ongoing.
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