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Missing San Augustine County Sheriff's Office K-9 officer found dead

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Credit: San Augustine County Sheriff's Office

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, Texas — The Augustine County Sheriffs Office is mourning the loss of one of their members. 

K-9 Officer Frankie died when a vehicle struck her just three miles from her home, the sheriff's office said Monday in a Facebook post. 

The sheriff's office previously announced she went missing after breaking out of her kennel Sunday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. 

K-9 Frankie was trained in patrol work and narcotics. She was also very friendly. 

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