UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a brown and white pit bull found earlier today.

Officers reported that the dog was found on Oriskany Street and is currently in their care as they work to reunite it with its owner.

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Brown and white pit bull found on Oriskany Street in Utica.
Police are seeking the dog’s owner or anyone with information.
Public urged to contact Utica Police Department at 315-223-3461.

Anyone who recognizes the dog or knows the owner is urged to contact the Utica Police Department at 315-223-3461.

The department shared a post on its official Facebook page Friday, including a photo of the dog, and encouraged the community to spread the word.

Efforts underway to reunite lost dog with owner

The Utica Police did not specify if the dog had any tags or other identifying features when it was found but emphasized that their goal is to return it safely to its rightful owner.

Officials thanked the public in advance for any assistance they can provide in locating the dog’s family.

Utica police hope to quickly reunite a brown and white pit bull with its owner after the dog was found wandering Oriskany Street.

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