Police searching for suspect after video reveals dog being abandoned in Georgina park

York police are looking for a suspect after a dog was abandoned in a park in the Town of Georgina on Sunday. 

Officers were called to a dog park around 8:15 a.m. near Lake Drive S. and Robert Street for an animal complaint, police said in a news release Tuesday. 

When they arrived, they found what appeared to be a Cane Corso tied to a pole. 

“The dog did not appear to be in distress and had no visible injuries,” the release said. 

It was taken into the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, but is not yet ready for adoption, police said. 

A black pick-up truck with a quad cab and dark rims. It has a black roof rack that extends to the rear of the truck. 
Police released an image of the suspect vehicle, which is a black pick-up truck with a quad cab and dark rims. It has a black roof rack that extends to the rear of the truck.  (York Regional Police)

Police released video of the incident, which shows a black pick-up truck arrive at the park. 

A suspect is seen walking the dog a short distance before tying it to a pole. The suspect then returns to the truck and is last seen travelling southbound on Lake Drive S., the release said. 

Police also released an image of the suspect vehicle, which is a black pick-up truck with a quad cab and dark rims. It has a black roof rack that extends to the rear of the truck. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. 

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