Cat set on fire
Syracuse, NY (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Mar 20, 2009
County: Onondaga

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Syracuse Police are trying to identify the person who set a cat on fire.

Police say a man walking his dog in Lincoln Park Friday found the animal. At first he thought it was a brushfire, but as he got closer, he saw the remains of a cat still burning. Police say they found a red gas can about seven feet from the fire and a black rope that the cat may have been tied to.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call investigators at 442-5222. Whoever is responsible will likely face felony charges.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Syracuse Police
442-5222

References

• News 10 Now - March 22, 2009

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