A Yorkie called Justice was maltreated and ran off in a panic/RCMP

By Vernon Matters Staff

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Justice the Yorkie runs off in panic after altercation

Nov 6, 2025 | 4:16 PM

An unusual request has been made by Kelowna RCMP, about a missing dog.

A Yorkie called Justice ran off in a panic after a violent altercation on Water Street and Lake Avenue Thursday morning, Nov.6.

Police say the dog was grabbed then dropped.

A man was apprehended but the tan and white dog may be frightened, disoriented or injured.

He was last seen heading toward Pandosy Street and Park Avenue.

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In a media release, RCMP said Justice was being walked by a friend of the owner when a male reportedly came up to the friend and grabbed the dog forcefully.

During the altercation, the male dropped the dog, and Justice fled the area.

“We are hoping to locate Justice to be able to return him to his owner, following this frightening incident,” Cpl. Allison Konsmo, Media Relations Officer with the Kelowna RCMP, said.