Police in Prince William County, Virginia, are trying to find out who is responsible for abandoning an emaciated dog at the Prince William County Animal Services Center. The authorities reached out to the public about the animal cruelty investigation, writing:
On June 30 at 7:14AM, animal control officers began an investigation into a dog that was left at the Prince William County Animal Services Center located at 14807 Bristow Rd. in Manassas (20112) earlier that morning.
According to the news release, the suspect was in a light-colored SUV that was spotted on surveillance video at 12:34 a.m. The release states:
A man is then seen exiting the vehicle carrying a dog, identified as a Tri-colored female Pitbull between 1-2 years-old. The suspect then attached one end of a leather leash to the dog and the other end to the front door handle before leaving the area.
Before the shelter staff arrived, the dog managed to loosen the leash and walk away. She was spotted by the front of the shelter building near construction workers. The abandoned dog, who was found to be emaciated and in poor health, was captured and is currently receiving treatment at the center.
Suspect Description:
A male with obvious facial hair
Last seen wearing a black short-sleeved shirt with a blue panel on the sides and a reflective stripe across the back and on the sleeves.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip to: www.pwcgov.org/policetip.
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