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Hero hound Arnie help officers apprehend a suspected burglar

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Police dog catches armed burglar hiding in building

A police dog climbed through a broken window to help catch an armed burglar cowering in the corner of the building with a metal pole.

Footage released by Gloucestershire Police shows officers warning the suspect to give himself up, or “the dog will be coming in”.

The hero hound - named Arnie - then plays a key role in helping apprehend the man, who can be seen lowering himself to the floor with his hands up later in the video.

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