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.