A police dog managed to sniff out two suspects following an attempted burglary in Rochdale - including one with a machete.
The good boy, called Eddie, was on the hunt for a group involved in the incident on Fairlands Street in the early hours of this morning (October 25).
One suspect was soon stopped by officers, but a 30-minute search of Balderstone Park followed to track down the others.
And not one to give up on a lead, Eddie found two other teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy who was in possession of a machete and a knife.
All three suspects - who were male and aged 14, 16 and 18 - were arrested and remain in custody for questioning.
Police are continuing with their enquiries, and anyone with information about the attempted burglary is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 1.05am today (October 25) police received a report of an attempted burglary at a property on Fairlands Street, Rochdale.
"Enquiries established that two males had entered a property before being disturbed by the occupants and fleeing the scene.
"The males were pursued by officers and one was swiftly detained nearby.
"Following an area search by divisional officers and police dog Eddie, two further males were arrested within 30 minutes in Balderstone Park. One of the males was also found to be in possession of a machete and a knife.
"Three teenagers, aged 14, 16 and 18, were all arrested on suspicion of burglary. The 14-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. They all remain in custody for questioning.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 4943, quoting log 150 of October 25, 2021.
Alternatively, details can be submitted to GMP's online LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
