UPDATE: A POLICE dog who went missing while tracking an offender at Coomera Waters this morning has been found six hours after he disappeared.

Police dog Ox became separated from his handler about 11.15am, sparking a major police search and warnings to the public not to approach him if spotted.

The black German Shepherd was found in an abandoned car in the Coomera Waters area at 5.30pm.

Police say he appears to be in good health but will be taken to the vet as a precaution.

A man has been taken into custody.

media_camera Police dog Ox has been found safe after going missing for six hours. Photo: Channel 9

EARLIER: A police dog who was tracking an offender in Coomera Waters this morning has gone missing.

Several officers from the dog squad and the police helicopter are in the area searching for the black german shepherd.

The police dog became separated from his handler about 11.15am on Coleman Road.

Earlier on, police had been following a man and a woman who possibly had a knife in their car.

Officers had to deploy stingers to stop the car.

The man managed to escape and remains on the run but the woman was taken into custody.

The area, which includes Coleman Road and Foxwell Road, contains several acreage properties and a large amount of bushland.

People are advised not to approach the dog, not to try and pat the dog, and should they see him immediately call Triple Zero (000).

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.