HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Huntersville police are investigating a possible animal cruelty case after this picture was shared on social media over the weekend.

  • A picture of a dog chained to a Jeep was shared on social media.
  • There are multiple reports of the Jeep and the dog being seen.
  • The owner could be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 

They say they've received several reports of a Jeep being seen, driving around with the dog chained to the back.

Police released a statement saying in part: “we received multiple social media messages over the weekend and it was passed onto our animal control officer.”

A local animal control spokesperson says in North Carolina, the owner could be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.