Police are appealing for witnesses after a deceased dog was located in a suitcase in Oshawa.
On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an animal abuse call in the area of Gibb Street and Grenfell Street. A passerby called the police after locating a small deceased dog in a suitcase near the green space.
Further investigation revealed a suspicious male was seen in the area at approximately 3:00 -3:30 p.m. carrying a suitcase. Police are looking to identify and speak with this male and are appealing to the public for information.
The suspect is described as male, White with a goatee and beard. He was wearing a bright orange construction style hat and jacket (with yellow reflective stripe) and jeans. He was carrying a grey suitcase and black metal trolley.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Baldini of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 2765.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca
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