Retired Redondo Beach police dog 'Andy' dies
A Redondo Beach police dog that served the city for four years has died.Andy was put to sleep Wednesday because of cancer, police said.
Andy, who was 9-years-old, served the department from January 2004 to December 2008 with his handler, Officer Rich Sigler.
He retired alongside Sigler and moved in with him.
Andy was a patrol canine responsible for apprehending numerous criminal suspects throughout the South Bay.
He also made appearances at community functions.
Donations can be made to the Redondo Beach Police Canine Donation fund, in care of Lt. Todd Heywood, Redondo Beach Police Department, 401 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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