Possible pit bull mix sought in fatal Toronto attack on dog

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Published May 13, 2026  •  Last updated 0 minutes ago  •  1 minute read

An image from Toronto Police of a dog sought in an attack.An image from Toronto Police of a dog sought in an attack.

Toronto Police are on the hunt for a dog that attacked and killed a smaller canine on Tuesday.

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The incident happened around 4:10 p.m. in the Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W. area.

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Police said the “abandoned off-leash” dog — described as a brown pit bull mix — attacked a “small breed dog” and its adult owner. The small dog was killed and the owner — whose age and gender were not released — received non-life-threatening injuries.

An image from Toronto Police in their search for a dog in a fatal attack. An image from Toronto Police in their search for a dog in a fatal attack.

Cops said the attack was unprovoked and they are working with Toronto Animal Services to find the dog which they say “may be dangerous or aggressive.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Do not approach the dog and call 911 if spotted.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Const. Chad Doan at 905-540-3819 or via email at [email protected], or Det. Greg Blunsdon at 905-540-5085 or email [email protected].

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers.

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