Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have concluded investigations into the alleged theft of a vehicle, containing Arnie the German Shepherd, from Wynnum on Saturday 8 November.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
It will be alleged shortly after 10.30pm on 7 November, the male owner drove the vehicle into Amelia Street in Fortitude Valley and left the vehicle on foot.<\/p>\n
It will be further alleged that Arnie was left inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police allege the following morning the male owner advised his partner that the vehicle had been stolen from a Wynnum address.<\/p>\n
The female owner subsequently reported the matter to police. Investigators will allege that the woman was not aware that the vehicle had not in fact been stolen.<\/p>\n
At 4pm on 17 November, a member of the public located the vehicle parked on Amelia Street in Fortitude Valley.<\/p>\n
Arnie was located deceased inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The matter is expected to appear before a Brisbane Court next month.<\/p>\n
Investigations remain ongoing.<\/p>\n
Media and the public are thanked for their extensive assistance throughout the investigation.<\/p>\n
Police are aware this has been a highly publicised case, and offences of this nature may cause distress and upset members of the public.<\/p>\n
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) requests that the public are respectful of the matter\u2019s progression through the courts.<\/p>\n
The QPS takes animal care seriously.<\/p>\n
Any reports of a breach of a duty of care towards animals will be taken seriously and fully investigated.<\/p>\n
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