Australia, QLDPOL search for 3 yr old police dog Quizz, missing 3am, Jan. 11, 2022, Redbank Plains

[PrimeSuspect]

Helicopters, mounted police and families from across Queensland have joined the search for a beloved police dog who became separated from his handler while chasing a car thief through bushland west of Brisbane.

Senior Sergeant Steve Lindsey, officer in charge of the Ipswich dog squad, said PD Quizz and his handler were chasing the suspect through thick bushland near Greenwood Village Road at Redbank Plains.

"Very uneven tracking conditions, there's a lot of old mine sites and things like that around here and very heavy bushland," Senior Sergeant Lindsey said.

• The dog and its handler were chasing a suspect through thick bushland when they became separated
• Polair, mounted police and the SES have joined the search for PD Quizz
• Police have told people not to approach the dog

Officers 'feeling the pain' as they search for missing police dog

I hope they find Quizz soon and he's not fallen down a mine shaft.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Missing police dog, Ipswich
myPolice on Jan 11, 2022 @ 7:20am

Police are seeking assistance from the community to locate a police dog missing from Redbank Plains this morning.

Around 3am, the dog squad were called to track an offender who allegedly ran from a stolen vehicle near Greenwood Village Road.

Police Dog Quizz commenced a pursuit, however he became separated from his handler.

Officers have commenced a search of the surrounding area but have not been able to find him.

PD Quizz is a three-year-old Sabel German Shepherd with a black and tan hide. He is wearing a black tracking harness with a long tracking lead.

He is not considered dangerous, however PD Quizz should not be approached.

If PD Quizz is sighted please contact police immediately.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Missing police dog, Ipswich - Queensland Police News

 

[Trinitee]

Hope Quizz is home safe soon.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

‘We’ll never give up’: Probable PD Quizz picked up by public
Police have launched a fresh appeal to find Police Dog Quizz saying it is ‘probable’ he is being housed by a member of the community.

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If someone is holding him, I hope they're caring for him. He's chipped so he'll be discovered sooner or later, they should take him in to a police station.

 

[Angleterre]

Missing police dog, Ipswich
myPolice on Jan 11, 2022 @ 7:20am

Police are seeking assistance from the community to locate a police dog missing from Redbank Plains this morning.

Around 3am, the dog squad were called to track an offender who allegedly ran from a stolen vehicle near Greenwood Village Road.

Police Dog Quizz commenced a pursuit, however he became separated from his handler.

Officers have commenced a search of the surrounding area but have not been able to find him.

PD Quizz is a three-year-old Sabel German Shepherd with a black and tan hide. He is wearing a black tracking harness with a long tracking lead.

He is not considered dangerous, however PD Quizz should not be approached.

If PD Quizz is sighted please contact police immediately.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Missing police dog, Ipswich - Queensland Police News

Why don’t they use another tracking PD to follow his scent ? My DH was a PD Handler for 10 years

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Why don’t they use another tracking PD to follow his scent ? My DH was a PD Handler for 10 years

I hope they would've used another tracking dog but it hasn't been reported?
Maybe, someone is holding him waiting for a reward offer.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Queensland police are investigating whether missing police dog PD Quizz has been unlawfully taken by a member of the public.

Police have offered a reward for any information that leads to the animal being found.

Ipswich Police Inspector Michael Thiesfield said reported sightings of Quizz were minimal.

"The police dog could be snagged … as he moves around the bush," Inspector Thiesfield said.

Search for missing police dog PD Quizz escalates as authorities offer reward


I was worried about his tracking lead snagging on a log or broken branch, but it does look like a member of the public has him.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

The bond between a police dog and their handler is like no other, and for Senior Constable McGreevy, PD Quizz is a considered part of his family. Anyone with information about Quizz’s whereabouts is asked to come forward immediately.


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[PrimeSuspect]

Teens arrested as concern grows for missing police dog

Alleged criminals are being grilled on the crime which subsequently led to Ipswich police dog Quizz going missing as police step up their extensive air and ground search for the dog.

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[investikater]

Does anyone know what suburb Quizz and his handler and family actually live in?

The search seems to be focused on Redbank Plains where he went missing, but by this point (if he is still missing alone) he would have been trying to head towards home.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Does anyone know what suburb Quizz and his handler and family actually live in?

The search seems to be focused on Redbank Plains where he went missing, but by this point (if he is still missing alone) he would have been trying to head towards home.

Hard to know investikater, he could come from the Southside. That's a good idea, Quizz could be trying to get home, if so, it widens the area of where a person might live who's got him. I hope he hasn't come to any harm.

 

[annpats]

Oh, he went missing at 3am, so it would have been so dark out there as well.
I do think it seems unlikely a member of the public would have taken him from the bush at that time in the morning.....

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Search scaled back for missing police dog PD Quizz, lost in Queensland bushland

Neither his harness, nor lead have been found.

"My family and I are deeply appreciative of everyone who has given their time to help find our best friend," Senior Constable McGreevy said in a statement.

"He is much loved and is deeply missed. We are heartbroken and miss him every moment he's not with us."


Search scaled back for missing 'best friend' police dog, lost in Queensland bushland

 

[investikater]

We need to know where his home is so we can expand the search area.

I have heard there is a Facebook group

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Man dies searching for missing Police Dog Quizz at Redbank Plains​

21 January, 2022

A 61-year-old man has died while searching for a police dog that went missing in Ipswich.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said the man may have had "medical episode" while searching a quarry in Redbank Plains yesterday.

”The Queensland Police Service extends its sincere condolences to the man's family and friends at this difficult time," the spokesperson said.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner on the man's death.

Police urge caution after man dies in unofficial search for missing police dog

The man may have had "medical episode" while searching a quarry in Redbank Plains yesterday.

www.abc.net.au

How tragic, this poor man lost his life searching for Quizz.
I searched for an update about Quizz and found more sad news.
I hope Quizz’s lead didn’t get caught in the thick brush and he perished, if someone has him, they’re very selfish not informing the police, hopefully they’re caring for him responsibly.