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K-9 Bloodhound Locates Missing Child In New Jersey

MAYWOOD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- In New Jersey, Remi the 3-year-old bloodhound came to the rescue once again, helping police track down a missing child.

Investigators say on Monday, the K-9 Unit was called up to join in the search for a juvenile in Maywood who hadn't been seen in over 10 hours.

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Posted by Maywood Police Department on Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Officers gave Remi a jacket to acquire a scent.

With her keen nose, police say Remi led officers through several city and residential blocks and sniffed out the juvenile in a thick brush area.

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The juvenile was treated and reunited with her family.

Last year, Remi located 75 missing people in Bergen County.

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