DAYTON — Dayton officers had an unexpected guest during roll call on Wednesday.
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A friendly pup wandered into the parking lot and confidently followed an officer inside the Central Patrol District, making himself right at home.
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After some well-deserved pets and snacks, officers got to work trying to locate his owners.
Police said the dog had been missing since Valentine’s Day.
He was reunited with his family.
Central Patrol Officers had an unexpected guest at roll call.
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) February 25, 2026
This dog wandered into the parking lot and followed an officer inside. He enjoyed pets and snacks. Officers were able to locate the owner and reunite them.
Turns out this dog had been missing since Valentine’s Day. pic.twitter.com/z09FvWpcJO
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