“NO PUNISHMENT — JUST BRING ARNIE HOME!” The missing dog’s family BEGS for his safe return as the reward jumps to a shocking new amount

REWARD $6000 LETS MAKE TOMORROW FIND ARNIE DAY
A Personal Appeal to the Individual Who Took the Ute With Arnie Inside
I am making a sincere request from the depths of my heart, urging you to take the right course of action.
It is possible that you were unaware of Arnie’s presence in the back of the Ute when you took it. Perhaps events unfolded in a manner that was not intended, and you are now hesitant to come forward due to fear. However, you still have the opportunity to rectify the situation.
Arnie is not merely a pet; he is a beloved family member. His absence has caused immense distress to those who care for him deeply, and every passing hour exacerbates their anguish.
You are not required to engage in conversation or provide explanations. You will not be confronted with repercussions or punishment. There are secure, anonymous drop-off points available, allowing you to safely return Arnie without fear of repercussions.
Our sole desire is to have Arnie back home. We do not seek retribution or punishment. We implore you to demonstrate compassion and humanity, allowing Arnie to reunite with his loved ones.
It is not too late to make things right. You have the power to bring this situation to a positive conclusion.
         

“THIS IS ARNIE — PLEASE DON’T CONFUSE HIM WITH ANY OTHER DOG” — The Family of the Missing 7-Year-Old Releases New Photos and Increases the Reward to $6,000 for Any Information That Could Bring Him Home

A heartbroken family has pleaded for the return of their stolen ute and beloved pet dog, who was sleeping in the back when the vehicle was taken.

  

Nathan McKeown had his seven-year-old German Shepherd, Arnie, with him when he dropped in to visit friends in Wynnum, Brisbane, last Friday night.

His friend’s Kelpie didn’t get along with Arnie, so he put his dog in the back canopy of his Toyota HiLux and gave him some water.

When Mr McKeown went to leave, both his ute and Arnie were gone.

‘I went and met one of my mates, he picked me up, we drove around looking up streets, checking car parks seeing if it had been abandoned,’ the father-of-one told Seven News.

‘I would have heard him if he barked, he probably thought it was me getting in the ute.’

Mr McKeown’s wife, Louise, and their five-year-old daughter are just as devastated.

‘He (Arnie) knew I was pregnant before I did,’ she said.

Brisbane couple Louise and Nathan McKeown have pleaded for the return of their beloved German Shepherd Arnie

Brisbane couple Louise and Nathan McKeown have pleaded for the return of their beloved German Shepherd Arnie

Arnie and his owner's Toyota HiLux ute were stolen from outside a Wynnum home on Friday night

Arnie and his owner’s Toyota HiLux ute were stolen from outside a Wynnum home on Friday night

‘We’ve been through a lot with him, we just want him back.

‘He’s very special.’

‘We just hope he’s being looked after, he’s a big dog, but he’s a big friendly giant.’

The couple have spent the last four days driving around frantically trying to track down Arnie, calling vets and the local pounds.

They have even hired a pet detective.

Mr McKeown issued this desperate plea for the person who took Arnie.

‘Please just return our dog, you can keep the ute, we don’t need the ute, we just want our pet back,’ Mr McKeown said.

‘We just want to know he’s safe.’

Arnie's family are heartbroken over his disappearance

Arnie’s family are heartbroken over his disappearance

Mr McKeown's black Toyota HiLux also remains missing

Mr McKeown’s black Toyota HiLux also remains missing

The ute was last seen in Davidson Street, Wynnum.

The black Toyota HiLux has for sale signs handwritten in white marker across the rear and side windows with the registration number 653SLY.

Anyone with information or who spots Arnie or the ute is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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