Crime & Safety
Dog Beating Caught On Video
After video circulated online of "a man repeatedly hitting a dog with an object," police tracked down the man and seized the dog.
FREMONT, CA — An abused dog in Fremont was placed in the care of the Tri-City Animal Shelter on Friday, after video circulated online of "a man repeatedly hitting a dog with an object," according to the Fremont Police Department.
No arrests have been announced.
The video was recorded on Thursday by a concerned witness who reported it to Fremont Animal Services, and shared the footage on social media.
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Police say they immediately began an investigation.
The dog was seized on Friday and taken to a veterinarian for a full examination and treatment.
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An update on the dog's condition is not immediately available.
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