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Beloved Family Dog Found Dead in Stolen Ute After Week-Long Search
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Family dog Arnie went missing when ute was stolen on November 8
- Citywide search for Arnie, with 16,000 people following Facebook page
- Arnie's body found dead in the stolen ute almost a week later
On November 8, 2025, a family's beloved German shepherd named Arnie went missing when their black ute was stolen from a property in the bayside suburb of Wynnum. Arnie had been asleep in the tray of the ute when it was taken.
The disappearance of Arnie sparked a citywide search, with his owners Nathan and Louise McKeown appearing on multiple TV channels to appeal for the dog's return. More than 16,000 people followed a dedicated Facebook page tracking possible sightings of the animal.
Tragically, Arnie's body was discovered dead in the stolen ute almost a week after the theft was reported to the police. The heartbroken family is now grappling with the devastating loss of their beloved pet.
