Crime & Safety

Dog Set On Fire, In Critical Condition Says DeKalb Police

A dog was found engulfed in flames in Decatur, according to police.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A dog was found “engulfed in flames” Sunday in Decatur, according to DeKalb County police.

The large male tan and cream Labradoodle was seen running along Lindsey Street between 10 a.m. and noon before someone put the flames out, said police in a Facebook post.

The dog was in critical condition Wednesday night. Police are searching for the dog’s owner and whoever set the dog on fire.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Watson at 404-286-7990 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS.

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