Police Dog Sniffs Out Two Fuel and Car Thieves in Dawn Arrests
PD Eli, the sharp-nosed police dog, tracked down two suspects in separate raids near Kent in the early hours of Monday, June 20, 2022.
Diesel Heist Foiled at A2 Layby
Around 1.20 a.m., PD Eli caught the scent of a man who fled from a car parked near lorries in a layby off the A2 near Harbledown. Officers found a large bowser filled with stolen diesel in the vehicle. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of theft but later released on bail as investigations continue.
Maserati Thief Busted After High-Speed Chase
PD Eli struck again at 5.25 a.m., discovering a 34-year-old man hiding in thick bushes after ditching a stolen Maserati in the Leeds area of Maidstone. The luxury car had been driven recklessly at high speed until officers stopped it with a stinger device.
The driver faces charges including theft, reckless driving, failure to stop, and drunk driving. A 34-year-old passenger in the car was also arrested for theft. Both men were handed over to Thames Valley Police since the Maserati was stolen from their area.
Chief Inspector Hails PD Eli as Police Force Hero
PD Eli and others like him are an invaluable asset to Kent Police and truly are a part of the team,” said Chief Inspector Craig West. “With their incredible sense of smell, no matter how dark or dense a hiding place is, the person will almost certainly be sniffed out in the end.”
