Edinburgh suspect 'jumps fence' after 'stealing e-bike' as police dog called in
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An Edinburgh police dog tracked down suspects after a motorbike was stolen.
The incident, which happened on Friday night, saw two individuals steal a Surron in Drylaw. Police dog Rico was called in to trace them, before recovering the bike.
The cunning canine has been praised by locals for his actions. Police Scotland Edinburgh said: "Police dog Rico was busy last night in Drylaw.
"He tracked two suspects after they stole a Surron. On seeing Rico, one jumped a fence in to the arms of waiting officers and the second thought running was over rated after Rico had a "chat" with him!
"Rico then tracked and recovered the bike."
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One local resident responded: "Well done Rico, bet he's a dab paw at his touch screen report writing too."
A second added: "He gave them paws for thought!"
A third said: "Well done PD Rico (and handler of course)."
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Another commented: "Good auld Rico doing us proud."
Rico recently leaped into action on May 17, tracking down three robbers and two thieves. PD Rico and his handler were called in to sniff out three suspects who were trying to play "hide and seek" with officers at a housebreaking.
PD Rico's keen sense of smell led him to two of the culprits hiding in the bushes at a nearby golf course.
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