3-Year-Old Pit Bull Abandoned In North Jersey, Police Demand Answers

WARREN COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are seeking the public's help after a dog was found abandoned in Warren County, officials said.

On Wednesday, Phillipsburg police announced that an animal abuse investigation has opened up after a pit bull was found abandoned in town, according to authorities.

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Police say the three-year-old dog was left outside for an "unknown period of time" in the area of Center Street, between Sitgreaves Street and Limekiln Road.

The dog is currently under the care of the Phillipsburg Animal Control, where it is "receiving proper medical and nutritional care," police said.

Anyone who may know the dog, its owner, or have any information on the case is asked to call the Phillipsburg Police Department at 908-835-2002.