Dog abandoned behind motel in Tinton Falls: Police need help to identify the suspects

TINTON FALLS - A dog was found abandoned and tied up behind a motel on Friday, and law enforcement are asking the public to help identify those responsible.

At 1:00 a.m., a female terrier mix was tied to a post behind the Hawthorn Suites Motel on Park Road in Tinton Falls, according to authorities. The dog was malnourished and in need of veterinary care, which she is currently receiving at the Monmouth County SPCA. It also appeared the dog recently gave birth to a litter of puppies.

According to Tinton Falls Police, the accused are described as two males and one female, either white or Hispanic. They left the area in a mid-2000s red or maroon Toyota Corolla.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Patrolman Michael Ballas at 732-542-4422 or mballas@tfpolice.org, or the Monmouth County SPCA Law Division at 732-440-1539 or info@monmouthcountyspca.org.

Jenna Calderón covers breaking news and cold cases in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Before coming to the Press, she covered The Queen City for Cincinnati Magazine in Ohio. Contact her at 330-590-3903; jcalderon@gannettnj.com

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Dog abandoned behind motel in Tinton Falls: Police need help to identify the suspects