A K-9 deputy in Georgia displayed remarkable resilience on Wednesday after being hit by a car during the pursuit of a bank robbery suspect. Despite the impact, the deputy quickly recovered and continued to aid in the suspect’s capture.
According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a potential bank robbery in progress at the Regions Bank located in Newnan, Georgia.
Authorities soon identified the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver refused to comply, initiating a high-speed chase.
The pursuit concluded when the suspect crashed the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, as reported by officials.
During the chase, a K-9 was accidentally struck by a vehicle in Newnan, Georgia, on February 11, 2026. (WAGA)
The suspect lost control of the car, which ended up stuck between a light pole and a tree, as detailed by local news sources.
Airbags were deployed, and the vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage, including blown-out wheels and damaged bumpers.
A K-9 handler then deployed his partner, Robbi, to track and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
A K-9 captured a suspect on foot despite being hit by a vehicle in Newnan, GA. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
During the chase, Robbi was struck by a vehicle, but despite being hit, the K-9 continued the pursuit and helped deputies make an arrest.
Robbi was taken to Sweetwater Veterinary Hospital, where staff determined he suffered minor abrasions but no internal injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Fox 5 reported that authorities have not yet released the name of the man taken into custody or outlined the full range of charges he could face in connection with the reported bank robbery and ensuing chase.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that the Newnan Police Department is leading the investigation.
