Lang
3/8/20
Iowa City Police are looking for a dog that bit a seven-year-old child on Saturday.
The child was bitten at the Thornberry Dog Park on Foster Road between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. The dog was described as a younger Doberman of unknown color. The owner of the dog, who was described as a middle-aged white male wearing a black jacket and greenish hat, left the area immediately after the incident without having contact with the victim. An attendant on scene confirmed that the owner of the dog displayed a valid permit to use the park.
Iowa City Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the dog owner involved with this incident.
Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination. If anyone has information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City Animal Services directly at 319-356-5295 or the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275.