ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – The Tompkins County Environmental Health Division is looking for a dog that allegedly bit someone on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Ithaca.

The incident happened around 8:15 p.m. in the 900 block of North Cayuga Street near the Jay Street intersection. The dog is described as medium-sized and tan, possibly a pit bull mix, being walked on a leash by a man with an average build and short dark hair. The man was between 5’8″ – 5’10” tall, wearing dark sweatpants and a white sleeveless t-shirt.

Officials are trying to verify the dog’s vaccination status to rule out rabies treatment for the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Environmental Health at (607)-274-6688. Someone will be available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.