The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the following individual wanted for questioning in connection to an incident of animal cruelty within the confines of the 48th Precinct in Bronx.
Details are as follows:
It has been reported to police that on Monday, September 17, 2018 at approximately 12:26 p.m., at the intersection of 182nd Street and Belmont Avenue, an unidentified individual was observed dragging a female beagle puppy from the rear of a white Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck (2006-2008 model), and later throwing the puppy onto the street. The female beagle puppy suffered a serious physical head injury and was treated by a veterinarian. The unidentified individual fled the location in unknown direction.
The individual is described as a male, White; last seen wearing a blue shirt and dark pants.
A photo of the individual and the pickup truck at the incident location immediately after the incident is attached and available at DCPI.
Ayone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers’ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
