Police canine missing near Bureau/Putnam County border

Dog last seen near Ferris Lane about 8 p.m. Tuesday

Migo, a 70-pound white Springer Spaniel with black patches, remains missing after last being seen near Ferris Lane on Tuesday evening. (Photo Provided by Bureau County EMA)

May 14, 2025 at 1:29 pm CDT

Authorities are searching for a missing police canine last seen near Ferris Lane at the Bureau/Putnam County border.

According to a news release, the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office said it was contacted about 8 p.m. Tuesday by a La Salle Police Department officer requesting drone assistance to help locate the dog, a 70-pound white Springer Spaniel named Migo.

The canine is assigned to TRI-DENT, a regional drug enforcement task force.

Bureau County Emergency Management Agency deployed a drone to the area and conducted a search.

As of 3 a.m. Wednesday, Migo remained missing.

Migo has black patches on his head and hind quarter and was wearing two collars – one orange and one flat-style.

Anyone with information on the dog’s location is asked to contact the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office at 815-875-3344.