Miami Gardens police are actively searching for K‑9 Gael, a police dog that went missing after being struck by a vehicle on the 200 block of Northwest 195th Street. The incident occurred shortly after 9:35 p.m. on September 7, 2026, when officers responding to a business alarm released the dog to assist with the call.
According to the department, Gael was running alongside the officers when a car collided with the animal. The impact caused the dog to become disoriented and break away from the officers’ attempts to recall it. After the collision, Gael fled eastward across Northwest 2nd Avenue, prompting a rapid deployment of search resources.
Police units have canvassed the surrounding area, focusing on streets east of Northwest 2nd Avenue and nearby alleys. The department has not released a description of any additional vehicles observed in the vicinity, but officers are checking surveillance footage from nearby businesses to aid the investigation. The search effort includes both foot patrols and the use of additional K‑9 units to pick up Gael’s scent trail.
The Miami Gardens Police Department emphasized that the K‑9 unit is a valuable asset for public safety operations, and the loss of Gael would impact ongoing investigations. Officers have asked the public to avoid approaching any animal that matches the description of a large police dog and to report sightings to dispatch.
The department will continue to update the community as new information becomes available. Residents in the 200 block of Northwest 195th Street and surrounding neighborhoods are advised to remain alert for any signs of the missing K‑9 and to cooperate with law enforcement personnel conducting the search.
Authorities have not indicated any injuries to the driver involved in the collision, and the focus remains on locating Gael and ensuring his safe return to duty.