Overview

• Surveillance footage from Monday morning shows a man violently slamming and kicking a dog outside 235 E. 12th Street in Long Beach.
• The Long Beach Police Department and Animal Care Services are actively investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made yet, and the dog’s whereabouts remain unknown.
• PETA has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and the recovery of the dog, which is believed to be in danger and may need urgent veterinary care.
• The suspect is described as wearing orange pants, a red flannel shirt, carrying a black backpack, and traveling with a skateboard.
• Animal welfare advocates and law enforcement are urging anyone with information to come forward to help ensure the safety of the dog and bring the perpetrator to justice.