Detectives Confirm Arnie’s Collar Was Intentionally Removed — Fingerprints Point to a Member of the Dog’s Own Family
Authorities have released stunning new details in the case of Arnie, the beloved dog whose mysterious death inside a black Toyota HiLux triggered public outrage and widespread speculation. What began as a tragic but unclear incident has now taken a dramatic turn after forensic results returned late last night.
Collar Was Not Lost — It Was Taken Off on Purpose
According to the investigation team, Arnie’s collar—initially believed to have slipped off during the dog’s distress—was found several meters away from the vehicle, in a spot detectives now describe as “highly deliberate.”
Forensic examiners confirmed that the collar was forcibly unclipped, not loosened accidentally.
“This was not an accidental removal. Someone intentionally took the collar off,” lead investigator Sgt. M. Hall said during a press briefing.
Fingerprints Found — And the Results Shocked Investigators
The most explosive development comes from the fingerprint analysis. Detectives revealed that clear prints were lifted from the plastic buckle and inner strap of the collar.
The prints did not match any unknown intruder, stranger, or passerby.
Instead, they matched a member of Arnie’s own family — someone who had been present at the property on the day the dog disappeared.
A Family Member Under Scrutiny
Police have not released an identity pending further questioning, but sources close to the investigation confirm the person is:
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a relative who had multiple unexplained gaps in their timeline
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someone who gave inconsistent statements during initial interviews
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and a person who, according to neighbors, was seen near the HiLux earlier than they had admitted
Investigators are now re-examining CCTV footage, phone records, and testimonies connected to this family member.
No Evidence of Theft — A New Theory Emerges
The new forensic findings have effectively dismantled the original theory that Arnie was lost due to a stolen vehicle or external interference.
Authorities now believe the dog’s distress — and ultimately its death — resulted from a situation “set up or facilitated by someone close to the animal.”
Community Shock and Emotional Fallout
The revelation has left the local community stunned, with many expressing disbelief that the incident may have involved someone within the family circle.
Pet advocacy groups have already called for transparency and further updates, describing the case as “a heartbreaking reminder that not all harm comes from outside.”
Investigation Continues
Detectives emphasize that while no arrests have been made, the case has entered a “critical and highly sensitive phase.”
More updates are expected in the coming days.
