On June 18th, 2024, the news about “Police Dog Stolen from Yunnan Special Police Brigade” went viral, sparking discussions and jokes among netizens.
A “Lost Dog Notice” on June 17th revealed the search for Laomen, a police dog from Ruili, Dehong, Yunnan, missing since June 15th.
According to a report by Shenzhen Radio and Television Station, on June 16th, a netizen who posted a video stated that Laomen, a retired police dog from Ruili Public Security Bureau, a German Shepherd known for its gentle nature, was mistakenly taken away by an unidentified individual while it was outside for a toilet break, being mistaken for a stray dog and quietly removed using an electric car. It has been two days since the incident, and people are hoping for any leads to help find the missing dog.
The news quickly spread across the internet, causing laughter and amusement among many, yet some netizens took to the official account of Ruili Public Security Bureau, leaving comments like “Heard your police dog was stolen” and “Quick, find your colleague, your colleague has been stolen”…
Some netizens even joked about the embarrassment of a police dog facing such a situation, questioning where its dignity went, as even the police officers themselves became victims.
To further verify the authenticity of the incident, on June 17th, Xiaoxiang Morning News reported attempting to contact Ruili City to confirm with the Public Security Bureau. Although no official response was directly obtained from the Public Security Bureau, the staff at Mengmao Border Patrol Police Station confirmed that the dog was indeed stolen and belonged to the Special Police Brigade, leaving everyone deeply saddened by its loss.
Laomen, the retired police dog from Yunnan Ruili, may have ended its professional career, but its disappearance still touches the hearts of many. Its disappearance is not just a typical theft case; it has prompted people to contemplate the protection of working animals in law enforcement.