Yellow lab running loose on school playground in Reading, Reading MA


A yellow Labrador dog without tags was reported running loose on the playground of Wood End School near Sunset Rock Lane in Reading. The dog barked at staff when approached but showed no aggression. Officers are checking the area and plan to identify the dog using a tag reader.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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We got a call from the principal at the Woodend School regarding a yellow lab with no tags, or a caller for that matter, running around on their playground.
00:13
They attempted to approach the dog and it barked at them.
00:17
They're not indicating it was aggressive, but they barked at them, but they want to see what they can do if the dog moves away.
00:22
Roger, that's close.
00:23
5-8-8-8-8-8.
00:26
Are you near the station?
00:27
Negative. I'm on Grove near Franklin.
00:28
Roger. I'll see if you wanted to grab the dog tag reader thing and I will go check that out with you.
00:36
But I will swing down to the station and grab the tag checker thing.
00:40
Roger, thank you.
00:41
I appreciate that. Just a little bit more efficient on location.
00:43
It's on their lower playground, the one that backs up to the force.
00:47
I drive that.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sunset Rock Ln, Reading, MA 01867
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