LYON COUNTY —The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate their police service dog with the public’s assistance. He is now back with his handler.
Just after 1p.m. Sunday the Lyon County Sheriff's office police service dog escaped from his kennel in Emporia. Officials search the area and as of Sunday evening the dog was still missing. Several citizens saw the dog and the animal was last seen in the area of 12th Avenue and Rural Street, according to the sheriff's office.
For public safety, the sheriff's office advised the public not to approach, chase, call out or attempt to capture the dog. If the see the dog. maintain a safe distance, note the location, direction of travel and call the sheriff's office.