Durham police are appealing for witnesses after a deceased dog was located in a suitcase in Oshawa.
On Friday, November 7 at about 9:30 pm, members of Central East Division responded to an animal abuse call in the area of Gibb Street and Grenfell Street. A passerby called the police after locating a small deceased dog in a suitcase near the green space.
Further investigation revealed a suspicious male was seen in the area at around 3:00 -3:30 pm carrying a suitcase. Police are looking to identify and speak with this male and are appealing to the public for information.
The suspect is described as male, White with a goatee and beard. He was wearing a bright orange construction style hat and jacket (with yellow reflective stripe) and jeans. He was carrying a grey suitcase and black metal trolley.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Baldini of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 2765.