Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged a man with additional offences following investigations into the alleged theft of a vehicle, containing Arnie the German Shepherd, from Wynnum on Saturday 8 November.
On 19 November, the 43-year-old male owner was charged with one count of breach of duty of care of animal by failing to provide under the Animal Protection Act.
Following further investigations, on 2 December the original charge was amended to one count of injuring animals (causing injury or death) by night under the Criminal Code.
The man has also been charged with an additional three counts of driving motor vehicle without a driver licence demerit points, and one count each of did drive under the influence (UIL) and serious obstruct police.
The matter is expected to appear before a Brisbane Court this month.
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