Police rescue dog trapped in car for 45 minutes; owner didn't return for at least an hour after rescue

Police in Seaside Heights rescued a dog Tuesday trapped in a car for 45 minutes.

News 12 Staff

Aug 31, 2022, 9:49 AM

Updated 622 days ago

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Police in Seaside Heights rescued a dog Tuesday trapped in a car for 45 minutes.
Police received a report Tuesday around 5:10 p.m. of a trapped dog inside a car with the owner being gone for over 45 minutes.
Police arrived on scene and used a car entry tool to get the dog out. The dog seemed to be fine.
The owner didn't return for at least an hour after the rescue.


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