Alexandria Woman Leaves Dog In Hot Car

CENTREVILLE, VA — An Alexandria woman left a dog inside a hot car at the 14200 block of Sweetwater Lane in Centreville Sunday, Fairfax County Police say.

Around 6:45 p.m., Officers responded for a report of a small dog locked inside a car. Police estimate the temperature inside the car was likely around 100 degrees. Police could not immediately locate the owner, so firefighters freed the dog from the car.

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Officers made contact with the owner. Elizabeth Gibb, 31, of Alexandria was issued a summons for inadequate animal care.

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