An Oklahoma City man was arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly beating a dog at a Walmart parking lot.

Police said they responded to Walmart on E. I-240 Service Road shortly after 11 p.m. on September 22.

Police said witnesses told them Robert Gilley was hitting the dog with a metal nozzle that had a long metal pole attached to it.

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Police said officers noticed a whelp on the dog's backside that was consistent with the weapon described to them.

Officers caught up with Gilley nearby and said he was walking in a "very aggressive manner" and was pulling the dog on a leash.

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Officers said the dog appeared to be terrified of Gilley and was trying to get away.

Gilley was brought to the Oklahoma County Jail.

Animal Welfare took custody of the dog.

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