Middlesex County Crime Stoppers Adds Bloodhounds To The Team

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ-- The Middlesex County Crime Stoppers have two new members of the team: Joker and Aleck.

The two are bloodhounds specifically trains to catch the scent of humans to aid in missing persons operations, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said. Both dogs are owned and trained by Michael and Debbie Campbell, South Plainfield residents.

“When a person goes missing, be it a child or an adult, time is of the essence when it comes to locating and reuniting that individual with loved ones,” said Anthony Caputo, chairman of the Crime Stoppers board. “The Middlesex County Canine Search and Rescue Team is an integral part of that process. The New Brunswick Police Department, along, with Crime Stoppers, is proud to be a supporter and contributor to such a worthy endeavor."

Since 2013, the canine unit have assisted the Missing Person and Child Abduction Response teams in more than 50 investigations, including at-risk children and endangered adults.

“These incredible canines and their handlers have proven themselves on multiple occasions,” Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said. “They make an excellent addition to the Crime Stoppers team."

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