20/11/2025
Incredibly sad 😢 and appalling conduct on the male owner’s behalf. 🤬
How many times do people need to be reminded to stop leaving dogs unattended in cars! Dogs don’t have a voice, so we need to make intelligent decisions on their behalf. This poor darling’s ending would have been horrendous. 💔
Rest in peace Arnie. 🌈🐾
Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged a man following investigations into the alleged theft of a vehicle, containing Arnie the German Shepherd, from Wynnum on Saturday 8 November.
The owner of the vehicle has assisted police with these investigations, and it has now been established that a criminal offence of unlawful use of motor vehicle has not occurred.
Following extensive investigations, yesterday evening the 43-year-old male owner was charged with one count of breach of duty of care of animal by failing to provide under the Animal Protection Act.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Media and the public are thanked for their extensive assistance throughout the investigation.
Read more: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2025/11/20/update-1-stolen-vehicle-and-family-dog-appeal-wynnum/