Just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, an Edmonton police K-9 unit was following a stolen vehicle in the Beverly area.
It was pulled over near 34 Street and 119 Avenue.
After being pulled over, several passengers jumped out and ran away before a pit bull leaped out and attacked a police service dog.
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Police Service Dog Amok was attacked and it took several jolts with a stun gun and cans of pepper spray to subdue the pit bull.
Police stressed the dog broke free and was not given a command to attack.
Amok was rushed to a 24-hour vet clinic with minor facial injuries and the pit bull was taken to the pound.
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The driver of the vehicle, who did not run, is in custody.
Shaelene Rabbit, 31, has been charged with one count of stolen property under $5,000.
The three other people who fled have not been found.
— With files from Global News
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