Surveillance footage shows the suspect with obvious facial hair tying the dog's leash to the handle of the Prince William County Animal Services Center in Manassas around 12:30 a.m. on June 30, county police said. The dog was found around 7:15 that morning.
The suspect drove off in a light-colored SUV and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with blue panels and reflective details, authorities said.
The dog, who rescuers called Ref, was found in extremely poor health, wandering near the shelter.
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