Witnesses sought to animal cruelty incident

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged animal cruelty incident that occurred yesterday on Parkes Way. 

Between about 11.55am-12.05pm yesterday (Wednesday, 25 October 2023), a kitten was allegedly thrown from a moving vehicle travelling east bound on Parkes Way, just west of Clunies Ross Street.  

The kitten sustained minor injuries to its head and was rescued by a following motorist. 

Police are seeking to speak to any witnesses, including anyone who has dash-cam footage, of a dark grey station wagon or SUV on Parkes Way at the time of the incident. 

Anyone with information or dash-cam footage in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 quoting reference number 7575118. 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au