Cottage Grove Police Department's newest service dog , Sabrina, died Nov. 19 after she was struck by a car on Highway 99 just north of River Road.

"Sabrina was a loved member of our department and the Cottage Grove community," Cottage Grove Police Chief Cory Chase said in a statement. "She had a profound impact on the lives of our staff in the short time she was with us."

According to Chase, Sabrina escaped the police department around 10:30 p.m. through an open door that led to the parking lot when an officer left the building.

The officer and others on duty attempted to call her back but were unsuccessful. They searched the area for her but could not locate her.

Chase said he was notified a short time later, and he and his family immediately joined in the search, both on foot and i

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