SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) — Police in Queens, New York, are on the hunt for a man they say set a dog on fire, according to authorities.
Officials say the man was seen dragging a motionless dog near 128 Street and 116 Avenue in South Ozone Park on Thursday around 4:45 a.m.
The man was then seen pouring an accelerant on the dog and then lighting it on fire, police report.
Investigators say they’re looking for a man last seen wearing a maroon sweatshirt with a “POLO” logo in tan lettering across the chest, gray pants and a light brown “MCM” backpack.
The dog has died, according to the ASPCA.
The NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad is investigating.