A 23-year-old male was arrested after killing two dogs in a Whitby plaza over the weekend.
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the suspect was captured on video surveillance killing two small dogs near a plaza in the area of Thickson Road and Burns Street East in Whitby. The suspect was observed torturing and killing the two white Maltese-cross dogs before leaving in his vehicle. The suspect then disposed of the remains in Lake Ontario. Police were able to recover the remains and a post mortem was conducted.
The male suspect was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 and taken to a local hospital for a mental health assessment.
A 23-year-old male from Whitby is charged with Cruelty to Animal x2. He was released on a Promise to Appear.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Det. Collins of the Central West Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1825.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
