EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — The East Cleveland Police department is seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted for animal cruelty.
According to police, the unidentified man is accused of lighting a crate on fire with a stray dog inside.
The dog was found and transported to Rainbow Veterinary Clinic in Cleveland Heights. However, due to the severity of the dog’s injuries, he was euthanized.
The suspect is believed to frequent the 16000 block of Nelacrest Road.
Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact the East Cleveland Detective Bureau at 216-681-2162.
