WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Bare are investigating the death of a dog found wrapped in plastic in the area of New Frederick Street and Stanton Street. Police found the dog’s remains on Friday.

At this time, it is unknown how the dog died or why it was wrapped in plastic and abandoned.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Officer Perez at 570.208.6681 or gperez@wilkes-barre.pa.us.