BE ON THE LOOKOUT (BOLO) NOTICE

Published on 19 March 2026

Dangerous Dog – Public Safety Alert Issued by: Burdekin Shire Council

Summary

Burdekin Shire Council are issuing this public BOLO regarding a dangerous and repeatedly aggressive dog linked to multiple attacks on community members and police officers. The dog has a history of escaping its yard and posing an ongoing threat to public safety.

Subject Animal

• Type/Breed: Shar-Pei
• Name: Terramusu
• Colour: Light brown
• Location Offence: Ayr
• Behaviour: Repeated aggression, multiple attacks on people and pets, history of roaming outside property boundaries.

Background

Incident 1 – 7 January 2024

• Police attended an address in Ayr after reports of a dog attack.
• A 50‑year-old woman was found with severe lacerations to her leg, consistent with a dog bite.
• Injuries required QAS treatment and further care at Ayr Hospital.
• The dog was identified as a light brown Pitbull-type dog.
• Occupants at an address in Ayr acknowledged their dog had escaped their insecure yard and attacked the woman.
• Neighbours reported regular escapes, attempts to attack them in their own yards, and attacks on their family pets.
• A formal report was supplied to the Burdekin Shire Council on 8 January 2024.

Incident 2 – 29 February 2024

• Around 10:55pm, Police attended an address in Ayr for a conditional bail curfew check.
• After conducting the check, one officer was attacked by the same dog.
• The officer sustained a 5cm laceration, requiring stitches, pain management, and a period on light duties.
• Injuries required hospital treatment at Ayr Hospital.
• Photographs of the injuries have been captured and documented.

Risk to the Community

This dog poses an ongoing and serious risk to:

• Community members walking in the area
• Neighbours and visitors
• Utility workers
• Police and emergency personnel
• Pets and animals within the vicinity

Multiple residents have expressed ongoing concerns. Burdekin Shire Council recognise community expectations around addressing anti‑social and dangerous behaviour but note that repeated incidents such as this endanger officers and hinder efforts to respond effectively.

BOLO Guidance for the Public

Do NOT approach the dog.
The owner and the dog have been concealed from authorities for some time. If sighted roaming, acting aggressively, or outside its property:

Please report immediately to:
Burdekin Shire Council– (07) 47839800
If an attack is in progress, call 000.

When reporting, provide:

• Your location
• Dog’s behaviour
• Direction of travel
• Any risk to people or animals

Ongoing Investigation

Burdekin Shire Council continue to work with Burdekin Shire Council regarding enforcement options, community safety measures, and further investigation into additional unreported incidents.

Updates will be provided to the public as they become available.