Police dog remembered as 'true member' of force
PC Mark Wignall looked after Fitz from 2015
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A police dog who passed away at the age of 13 has been described as a "true member" of the policing family.
Leicestershire Police said on Wednesday that PD Fitz - who came into service at the age of one - had died.
The force said his most memorable job was finding five thieves hiding in the dark along a hedgerow in a field in Market Harborough after responding to a verbal command from an officer 100 metres away.
PC Mark Wignall, who looked after Fitz from 2015 until his passing, said: "I'll miss the old boy."
The force said: "In retirement, Fitz enjoyed a well-deserved life of rest and companionship, surrounded by love.
"He will be remembered not only as a skilled working dog, but as a true member of our policing family.
"Our thoughts are with his handler and all who knew and loved Fitz."
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