UPDATE: Public Appeal to Identify Owner in Dog Bite Continues

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifiy the owner in a dog bite investigation.

On Sunday September 23, 2018 at approximately 4:30 pm the victim and a family member were at the parkway belt leash-free dog park in the City of Mississauga. A 3 year old female was attacked by a black and white husky.

The owner of the husky initially spoke with the victim’s family member however he left the park prior to paramedics attending. The victim was transported to a trauma center. The victim suffered three puncture wounds to the back of her neck, the injury was non-life threatening.

On October 16, 2018 information was received and a photo was released of the possible owner of the dog. Police did speak with this individual however they are not the owner of the husky and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2133.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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