Crime

Animal cruelty suspect sought after injured Chihuahua abandoned on I-30

By Annie Gimbel

April 27, 2022 / 11:42 AM CDT / CBS Texas

Victims without a voice

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The Dallas Police Department is searching for an animal cruelty suspect who injured a Chihuahua type dog found on the Westbound side of 2200 Interstate 30 Freeway.

Chihuahua type dog Dallas Police Department

The white and tan dog was taken into protective custody on April 12 just before 10 a.m.

Investigators said he's receiving all the necessary care.

If anyone has any further information on the suspect please contact DPD Crime Stoppers 1 (877) 373.TIPS or Detective H. Tamez with the Animal Cruelty Unit at 214.671.0115.

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Annie Gimbel

Annie Gimbel is an Emmy-nominated digital journalist for CBS News Texas. She was previously a reporter for NBC 5, which launched a digital channel, both on-air and online exclusively using reports she produced, wrote, shot and edited. Her stories have been featured nationally on: CBS News, CBS Moneywatch, CNN, Drudge Report, Entertainment Tonight, ET News, and TMZ to name a few. She covers breaking news, often focusing on crime, aerospace & defense, and more.