Regardless of greater than 24 hours of looking, Barrie police say an “aggressive” canine that attacked a number of individuals, together with a baby, remains to be on the unfastened.
Officers had been first alerted to experiences of a unfastened canine shortly earlier than 9 a.m. Monday. Stories acknowledged the canine had attacked a number of individuals, together with a baby driving a scooter within the space of Essa Street and Loggers Run.
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The 11-year-old boy suffered severe however non-life-threatening accidents as he tried to run away from the animal, police stated.
Barrie police describe the canine as a big bully breed, presumably a mastiff, with gentle brown colouring and a crimson leash connected to its collar.
The final reported sighting of the canine was close to Dove Crescent at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
In an replace Tuesday morning, police stated they’re persevering with the search.
“It is a severe incident that police are investigating,” police stated. “The Simcoe Muskoka District Well being Unit has been notified.”
Police stated they’re additionally working to contact the canine’s house owners, who can be investigated and charged as acceptable.
Anybody who sees the canine is requested to contact police instantly.
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