Dog Set on Fire in Queens, NYC

A shocking act of animal cruelty has left residents of Queens, NYC, horrified. The NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad is investigating the case of a dog that was dragged down the street and subsequently set on fire.

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The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday near 128th Street and 116th Avenue in South Ozone Park. Witnesses saw a man dragging a motionless dog before allegedly setting it alight and fleeing the scene.

Suspect Description and Images

Police have released images of the suspect, described as wearing a maroon Polo sweatshirt, gray pants, and a light brown MCM backpack. The suspect is wanted for arson.

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The ASPCA is assisting in the investigation and will perform a necropsy on the dog.

Community Reaction

Local residents are expressing outrage and fear, highlighting the severity of the crime and the potential danger to the community.

How to Help

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish, or submit a tip via their website or @NYPDTips on Twitter.