MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Gardens police are searching for a department K-9 who ran from its handler and was later struck by a vehicle Monday night, authorities said.

According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, K-9 officers responded to a business alarm in the 200 block of Northwest 195th Street at approximately 9:35 p.m. Monday.

Police said a K-9 officer opened the rear door of her patrol vehicle, where K-9 Gael was located.

Once the door opened, Gael exited the vehicle and immediately ran eastbound across Northwest Second Avenue, according to police.

The officer attempted to recall Gael, but police said the K-9 did not respond to her commands.

All available Miami Gardens police patrol units began searching for Gael, with assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit. Despite the extensive search, officers were initially unable to locate the dog.

Police provided an update Tuesday, saying investigators had obtained surveillance video showing Gael being struck by a vehicle after running from the location.

Despite being hit, Gael continued traveling eastbound, according to police.

The extent of Gael’s injuries are unclear.

Miami Gardens police officers are canvassing the surrounding area and continuing to search for the missing K-9.

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