Police in York Region are looking for a suspect after a dog was recently abandoned in a snowy park in the Town of Georgina.
Police were called to a dog park in the Lake Dr. S. and Robert St. area due to complaints about an animal, at about 8:15 on the morning of Feb. 2.
Officers found a large dog, believed to be a Cane Corso, tied to a pole. Police say the dog was not in distress and had no visible injuries. She was then taken to Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre to be cared for.
The centre named her Winter, but the good girl in question is not currently available for adoption.
SUSPECT CAUGHT ON CAMERA
York police released footage from the area at the time the dog was abandoned.
In the video, a black pick-up truck can be seen pulling into the park before a suspect walks the leashed dog to a pole and ties her up. The driver then returns to the vehicle and drives away, going southbound on Lake Dr. S.
The suspect vehicle is described as a black pick-up truck with a quad cab, a black roof rack that extends to the back of the truck, and dark rims.
Witnesses, or anyone with any information on this incident, are asked to call the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7341.
You can also share information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by leaving a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
