An RCMP service dog was injured during an execution of a search warrant Friday.

At approximately 11:00 am on September 3rd, 2021, RCMP officers from the Steinbach Detachment, Police Dog Services and the Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) executed a search warrant at a rural location in the RM of Hanover. The search warrant was in relation to a stolen property investigation.

As the officers were approaching a building on the property, a dog weighing approximately 90 lbs attacked Police Service Dog (PSD) Mack. Officers attempted to protect PST Mack but were unable to pry off the attacking dog. In order to prevent further injury to PSD Mack and to the officers that were assisting, the attacking dog was shot and died on scene.

PSD Mack was taken to a veterinarian for non-life threatening injuries to his face and shoulder. Two officers sustained minor injuries while trying to protect Mack.

The suspect, a 30-year-old male from the RM of Hanover, was arrested without further incident. The IIU of Manitoba has been notified.