Overview
- LMPD canvassed the Okolona neighborhood with officers on foot plus drone and helicopter support before the dog approached.
- The barking dog guided Officer Josh Thompson to a backyard SUV, where the child was in the front passenger seat.
- Officers coached the boy to unlock the door; he was frightened but unharmed and was reunited with his family.
- LMPD publicly praised the response, crediting “outstanding work” by officers and a “four‑legged friend who reminded us that heroes come in all forms.”
- Key details remain unconfirmed, including how the child got into the vehicle, how long he was missing, and the dog's name or ownership.