Dog dumped in trash bag at South Jersey apartments found alive; person of interest sought
LINDENWOLD, N.J. - Lindenwold police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest after a disturbing discovery was made inside a dumpster months ago.
What we know:
A small white dog was found in a trash bag inside one of the dumpsters at Belmont Apartments on the White Horse Pike in March.
Police say the dog was still alive, but severely malnourished and suffering from multiple injuries.
Good news:
Lindenwold police reported on Wednesday that a local shelter took the dog in and cared for it and the dog has since been adopted and is in good health.
What's next:
A woman pictured in video surveillance is being sought by police as a person of interest in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact them.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Lindenwold Police Department.