Despite searching for more than 24 hours, Barrie police say an “aggressive” dog that attacked multiple people, including a child, is still at large.
Officers were first alerted to reports of a loose dog shortly before 9 a.m. Monday. Reports say the dog attacked several people, including a child riding a scooter in the Essa Road and Loggers Run area.
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The 11-year-old boy suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries as he attempted to escape from the animal, police said.
Barrie police described the dog as a large bully breed, possibly a mastiff, with a light brown color and a red leash attached to its collar.
The last reported dog sighting occurred near Dove Crescent around 12:30pm on Monday.
In an update Tuesday morning, police said they were continuing the search.
“This is a serious incident which police are investigating,” police said. “The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has been notified.”
Police said they are also attempting to contact the dog’s owner, who will be investigated and charged as appropriate.
Anyone who sees the dog is asked to contact police immediately.
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