Info Sought On Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Dog: Suffolk PD

MASTIC BEACH, NY — Suffolk police Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information about a hit-and-run driver who they say struck a seven-year-old German Shepherd dog in Mastic Beach recently.

The dog had wandered into the street in front of a home on Spar Drive and was struck by a black sedan at about 9 p.m. on Jan. 15, police said. The car was described as dirty, with dark tinted windows, and a loud muffler, police said, adding that a witness says the driver never stopped and made a left on Grasmere Drive.

The dog died on the way to the veterinarian’s office, according to police.

Police have designated the crime leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, a misdemeanor.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run can contact County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, a confidential hotline, or by using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips. Tips can also be made online at www.P3Tips.com.

All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, police said.