Police in the Eastern Cape continue efforts to locate a missing police dog, known as Floppy, after an incident involving armed suspects near Mdantsane. According to reports, three armed robbers attack a primary school before fleeing into nearby dense bush. During the encounter, Floppy goes missing, prompting an investigation and an appeal for public help.
Residents and community members join the search, with some offering resources such as drones to assist in finding the dog in the bush outside Mdantsane in the Buffalo City area. Police are also working to identify and track down the three suspects linked to the school robbery. The search continues as authorities coordinate ground efforts and respond to information provided by members of the public.
The incident is described as violent, with the robbers’ actions at the school leading to a subsequent pursuit and the K9 dog’s disappearance after the encounter. Police encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward as the manhunt and dog search remain ongoing.