NYPD Searches Man Accused Setting Dog Fire Queens

Police in Queens are actively searching for a man accused of dragging a motionless dog before pouring an accelerant on it and setting it on fire near 128th Street and 116th Avenue. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, and the suspect fled the scene on foot. Surveillance footage and eyewitness reports describe the man wearing a maroon sweatshirt with a tan POLO logo, gray pants, and carrying a light brown MCM backpack. The dog, believed to be a pit bull, was found torched at the scene, and while it appeared to be a healthy weight and not visibly injured before the attack, its condition at the time remains unclear. The NYPD's Animal Cruelty Squad is investigating the case, with the ASPCA notified, and authorities have released images of the suspect, urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. No arrests have been made yet as the search continues.