Cobb Police are looking for a suspect in an aggravated animal cruelty case in East Cobb.
Police said that a Good Samaritan arrived at the Cobb Animal Services shelter on Feb. 22 to report an emaciated puppy that had been caged and abandoned at a home on Forest Lane, located off Terrell Mill Road.
According to police, the puppy was left in a cage without food, water or bedding in near-freezing temperatures.
Police said an animal cruelty examination on the animal revealed visible pelvic bones and vertebrae as well as muscle loss.
Police said the suspect is a male but did not provide any descriptive information.
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA and the tip to 738477.
Persons do not have to give their name or identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
You can also contact Cobb Police Det. Whitley at david.whitley@cobbcounty.org.
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