Puppy thrown from moving vehicle in New York, police search for driver

Friday, December 13, 2019
RIVERHEAD, Suffolk County -- Police in Suffolk County, New York are searching for the person who threw a puppy out of a moving car.

It happened on Wednesday, December 11th at 7 a.m.on Route 25 near Calverton Cemetery in Riverhead.
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The dark-colored SUV was observed heading eastbound. A witness said they saw a person throw an eight-week-old pitbull mix out of the moving vehicle.

The first three letters on the license plate are TZR.

The puppy was rushed to an animal hospital in Riverhead for treatment.
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If you recognize the dog or have any information on the vehicle or driver, contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-372-7722.

They are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
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