A policeman and his dog have been praised by the chief superintendent for their professionalism following a burglary earlier this year.
PC Neil Pearson and his police dog Ash attended the business premises on Oaks Lane on January 19, but the burglars had already left.
The policeman and his dog followed the route of two men a considerable distance over rough country and in snowy conditions and traced them to an address in Kendray where a cash tin and items taken in the burglary were recovered.
Two men aged 18 and 23 were arrested and charged with burglary.
Shane Watson, 18, of Reginald Road, appeared at court on February 8 and pleaded guilty.
He was ordered to pay £100 in compensation, given a four-month curfew with an electronic tag and 80 hours of voluntary work.
A 23-year-old man has pleaded not guilty and is due to appear in court in June.
Chf Supt Andy Brooke said: “This was an excellent piece of police work, combining the skills of police dog and handler. This sort of determination and dedication to duty are what is contributing to reductions in crime in Barnsley.”
