Crime & Safety
Man Wanted For Abandoning Cat In Woods: SPCA
The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man responsible.
KINGS PARK, NY - The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who abandoned a cat in Kings Park earlier this month.
On May 1, the man (pictured below) was caught on surveillance video walking into the wooded area of the bluffs located at the end of Old Dock Road in the upper parking lot at around 11:07 a.m.
Photos courtesy of Suffolk SPCA
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He was seen carrying a purple carrier into the woods where he released a tabby/white adult cat.
Watch the full video below:
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If you witnessed this act or recognize the man in these pictures or video, contact the Suffolk County SPCA.
Officials say they are making attempts to trap the cat.
If you witnessed this or any act of animal cruelty, or have any information, please call the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722.
All calls will be kept confidential.
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