A "well-known" police dog has officially retired after spending seven years helping the force. 

PD Rudi finished his final working shift on Wednesday afternoon.

He first joined Police Scotland in 2015 and has since found 163 wanted criminals, 32 missing people, 21 weapons and more than £10k worth of stolen property. 

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In a tweet celebrating Rudi's retirement, Police Scotland Dogs revealed he will be missed. 

The post read: "At 2pm today, PD Rudi finished his last shift as a Police dog. Rudi joined Police Scotland in 2015, assigned to PC Mcintyre and West command.

"During his service, he located 163 wanted persons, 32 missing people, 21 weapons and over £10k worth of stolen property.

"PD Rudi was well known in the West command area and will be missed. PD Rudi we wish you well on your retirement with your handler #OfficallyRetired #HolidayTime #PoliceDogsOfTwitter."