Police asking for help in finding suspect involved in Allegheny County animal cruelty

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McKEES ROCKS, Pa. — Police are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty out of Allegheny County.

They are asking the public for help finding the person involved.

A 911 call informed officers of reports of a pit bull running loose with a puncture wound to its abdomen.

The dog was taken into surgery and will head to Animal Friends on Camp Horne Road.

Officers have not said if this was a case of animal abuse, but they are hoping to get more information that will lead them to the dog’s owner.

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