Lost dog, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, Johannesburg - male SAPS K9 Floppy, wearing a SAPS-issued harness

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*SAPS appeals for help in finding missing K9 ‘Floppy’* 13 Jun 2026 | Shadley Nash Eastern Cape police are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing K9 patrol dog, B8088 Floppy, following an armed robbery incident in Mdantsane, in KuGompo City on Friday. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobutu Gantana, said the drama began when three men armed with guns robbed the Nzuzo Primary School in Unit 16 of 20 laptop computers and 15 cell phones. She said suspects fled in the headmaster’s black Peugeot vehicle, which was later recovered by members of the Mdantsane Flying Squad about 1km from the school. Gantana said the K9 unit was summoned after the suspects were seen running into bushes next to a nearby dam and the police handler and ‘Floppy’ cornered the suspects in dense bush. “When the suspects ran further into thick vegetation, the handler released the dog to apprehend them. Shortly thereafter, the handler heard a suspect shouting from inside the bush, followed by the sound of gunshots,” Gantana said. She said reinforcements arrived to assist and upon entering the bush, the dog could not be located, and the three suspects had fled and remained at large. “Air and ground searches were conducted by SAPS members supported by members of the public who voluntarily prived extra support in terms of drones. “Despite extensive efforts, the search was called off at 17:30 due to poor visibility. It will resume tomorrow (Saturday) at first light. “We are deeply concerned for the safety of our K9, Floppy, who was bravely performing his duty,” Gantana said. ‘Floppy’ is described as a patrol breed, wearing a SAPS-issued harness at the time of disappearance. “Anyone with information is requested to contact or the nearest police station.” The investigation into the armed robbery incident at the school and the subsequent disappearance of the dog and escape of the suspects is ongoing. Algoa FM News.

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💔 Run Free, Brave Floppy 🐾 ‼️ VERY SAD UPDATE‼️ YOUR SHIFT IS OVER - RUN FREE FLOPPY. 💔 💔 💔 There are so many Rottweilers and good people up there that will show you the pet life. According to SAPS official announcement, Floppy was found deceased after fatal gunshots wounds this after being sent in to locate armed robbers. It took 3 days to find him. Your life mattered! 🚨SAPS CONFIRMS DEATH OF POLICE K9 FLOPP🚨 15 June 2026 Source: SAPS Eastern Cape The South African Police Service has confirmed the tragic death of police patrol dog Floppy, who went missing following an armed robbery and police operation in Mdantsane on 12 June 2026. Floppy’s body was recovered at approximately 13:00 on Monday, 15 June 2026, during an extensive search operation conducted by Search and Rescue teams in dense bush in NU16, Mdantsane. The patrol dog had sustained gunshot wounds. The K9 was assisting police in tracking three armed robbery suspects who allegedly robbed Nzuzo Primary School in Zwelitsha on Friday, stealing 20 laptops, 15 cellphones and the headmaster’s vehicle before fleeing into nearby bush. During the pursuit, Floppy was released to apprehend the suspects after they fled into dense vegetation. Moments later, gunshots were heard from within the bush and the dog could not be located despite extensive air and ground searches. The three suspects remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous. SAPS has appealed to anyone with information that could assist in locating the suspects to contact Crime Stop on or their nearest police station. 💙 Floppy died while performing his duty in service of South Africa. Our thoughts are with his handler, fellow SAPS members and all those involved in the search efforts.