Former Patriots LB Jerod Mayo reports missing dog

Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo notified police last week that his three-year-old English bulldog, Knox, has gone missing.

Mayo explained that the dog was taken for a walk by a dog trainer near Joe's Rock conservation area in Wrentham around 8 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities are questioning if foul play was involved.

"The trainer called the police, the police responded, the area was searched, but no sign of Knox. Strange, because we're told English Bulldogs aren't the running type, short legs, bad cardio, so even if Knox wandered, the expectation was he'd be found quickly. But...he wasn't," Wrentham Police Chief Bill McGrath wrote in a Facebook post. 

We're missing KNOX and praying to have him back with us safe and sound. Since @offleashk9trainingprov Was begging us to hold off on his return date until Tuesday-- we pray that they are working diligently on reversing whatever they did or planning on being Honest on his whereabouts & health. All we want is honest answers. We deserve that much . If you have any tips or info that can help us locate Knox please reach out to myself, @mrsmayo51 or any PD All info will be kept anonymous and rewarded 7743009868 Keep sharing!

A post shared by Jerod Mayo (@jerod_mayo51) on Jun 30, 2018 at 12:38pm PDT

Authorities found Knox's electric collar in perfect condition on a nearby trail, but no sign of the dog.

Mayo has offered a reward for information that would lead to the return of his bulldog.

"We're missing Knox and praying to have him back with us safe and sound," the former Patriot wrote in an Instagram post.