Dog found neglected in absecon sparks animal cruelty investigation

ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for the public’s help.

Dog found without ID

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According to the Absecon Police Department, good Samaritans alerted officers around 1 p.m. after finding the canine in poor condition. The dog was not wearing a collar or identification tag and was not microchipped, leaving investigators with few leads on its origin or owner.

Police seek community assistance

Detective Southrey is leading the investigation and has urged residents in the area to review their home security footage for anything that may help identify who abandoned the animal. Police said even small details could be critical in solving the case.

How to help

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Southrey directly at (609) 641-0667 ext. 217 or by email at asouthrey@abseconpd.org. The department stressed the importance of community involvement in resolving cases of cruelty and ensuring accountability.

Key Points

A neglected dog was found Sept. 26 near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue in Absecon.
The animal had no collar, tags, or microchip, complicating identification efforts.
Police are asking residents to review security footage and share tips with investigators.

Police say the investigation is ongoing, but hope the community can help bring the culprit to light.

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