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The Humane Rescue Alliance is offering a $22,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a person caught on camera abusing a dog in southeast Washington D.C.
The man is seen on several doorbell videos yanking a dog across the sidewalk, before picking up the dog and slamming it on the sidewalk. Then kicking and dragging the animal.
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The rescue is investigating the incident, which happened around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28 in Southeast DC near Pomeroy Sheridan roads.
“In addition to a $20,000 reward from international bestselling author Don Winslow, a generous member of the public has stepped forward to partner with HRA on offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible, bringing the total reward offered to $22,500,” the alliance said.
Humane Law Enforcement officers are hoping the public can help identify the suspect, as well as in obtaining additional surveillance footage.
HRA requests anyone with doorbell or surveillance cameras to review their footage from 6 – 8 a.m. on Monday, March 28 for potential sightings of the suspect, particularly from the following streets in the Southeast D.C. neighborhood: Pomeroy Rd., Sheridan Rd., Elvans Rd., Morris Rd., Stanton Rd., Maple View Pl., Mount View Pl., and Martin Luther King Jr. Pl.
If you have information or footage, please call HRA at 202-723-5730.
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“As a humane community we can have zero tolerance for despicable violence toward animals, and we intend to fight cruelty wherever it exists,” said Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of the Humane Rescue Alliance. “Our officers rely on your tips to rescue vulnerable animals and stop the cycle of cruelty and violence. We ask anyone who has information about this case to please come forward as soon as possible, and hope this reward helps. We won’t rest until the suspect is apprehended and the dog is safely in our care.”