DAVIS COUNTY, Utah, Nov. 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A donation from a Davis County resident has allowed the sheriff’s office to double its previous reward for the safe return of K-9 Kash.
The reward is now set at $2,000 for the year-old K-9 that was donated to the Davis County Sheriff‘s Office and was set to begin training with his handler in January.
“Our office has received several tips and possible sightings regarding the whereabouts of K-9 Kash,” the DCSO statement says. “Unfortunately, Kash is still missing.
“A generous Davis County resident has offered an additional $1,000 to the reward incentive, bringing the total to $2,000.”
Kash, a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is not neutered and has a docked tail. He was not microchipped or wearing tags that identified him as a police K-9.
“Those steps were to be forthcoming and unfortunately did not happen before he went missing,” the statement says.
Kash was not leashed when he was accompanied outside the Sheriff’s Office for a routine “bathroom break.” He took off, an Oct. 22 social media post announced. Kash has been the subject of multiple ground and air law enforcement sources since.
On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office said it was suspending its active search.
“This decision was not easy, but it is necessary to ensure that we continue to provide public safety to the citizens of Davis County,” the social media post says. “Continuing active aerial and ground searches limits our ability to serve our community in the way we feel is necessary.”
On Wednesday, the department posted news about a reward of $1,000 for the safe return of Kash.
“We believe that Kash was picked up by someone who does not know he is a missing police K-9. We will continue to investigate leads. Today, we’re announcing a $1,000 incentive for his safe return.
“If you have Kash, we understand you may feel intimidated to come forward. If this is the case, we ask you to take Kash to Animal Care of Davis County. You can also contact Davis Dispatch to request that Kash be picked up in a neutral location.”
“We miss Kash,” a previous statement says. “We expect more of ourselves and understand the questions and criticisms our community has for us. We have found comfort during this difficult time through the support of our community and with help from fellow law enforcement agencies. What we can do now is find a way forward that hopefully results in the safe return of Kash.”
If you have Kash or know his whereabouts, please contact the Davis County Sheriff’s Office through its Facebook page or call Davis Dispatch at 801-451-4150. You can also take Kash to Animal Care of Davis County at 1422 E. 500 North, Fruit Heights.
