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JENKINS TWP. — Police are looking for a man who wouldn’t identify himself after his dog bit someone at Pittston Area High School.

According to Jenkins Township police, the dog bit a victim at 7:43 p.m. Oct. 26 during the Pittston Area High School bonfire.

After the bite, the owner refused to identify himself and left before police arrived, police say.

If the owner is not located to determine if the dog is up to date on its shots, police say the victim may need to go through a regiment of rabies shots.

The incident was captured by security cameras. Jenkins Township Police are asking anyone with information contact them at 570-654-1281.

Police say this is the man who didn’t identify himself after his dog bit a victim at the Pittston Area High School.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_dog-bite-1.jpg.optimal.jpgPolice say this is the man who didn’t identify himself after his dog bit a victim at the Pittston Area High School.

In this image, the owner is visible in the bottom left of the frame.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_dog-bite-2.jpg.optimal.jpgIn this image, the owner is visible in the bottom left of the frame.

By Patrick Kernan

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Reach Patrick Kernan at 570-991-6386 or on Twitter @PatKernan