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Last week, Seat Pleasant Police K9 Theo was among the officers sent to bust a carjacker who stole a 2022 Dodge Charger in the 3300 block of Benning Road in Northeast DC before crossing into Prince George's County.
At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an assist from a state police helicopter, officers were able to track down Capitol Heights resident Adam West, 18, after the stolen sports car came into Seat Pleasant.
Officers attempted to apprehend West, though he was undeterred and a police pursuit was launched that led to him fleeing on foot and disobeying officers' commands as they chased him.
West wasn't quick enough; however, and Theo was able to quickly apprehend him, though it was at a cost, and he suffered an injury that required six stitches on his paw.
The injured pup is now being hailed as a hero after taking one for the team to get his guy.
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