A private citizen donated $200 today, (March 20) to the reward for the return of the K-9 dog Scotty increasing the amount to $2,200 said Gloucester City Police Lt. George Berglund.
The dog named \”Scotty\” escaped from his kennel on Sunday morning between the hours of 3:30 and 7:30 a.m. in the area of Martin\’s Lake and Greenwood Avenue.
The searched continued today, Monday with the help of a New Jersey State Police Helicopter. While the helicopter searched above, local police and volunteers were seen walking the streets of Gloucester City looking for the dog.
Police are asking the public for their help. They also warn the public that the dog could pose a danger if not handled correctly.
The dog is friendly with people, however police caution that if you put him in your car, then try to take him out, he could become aggressive because he thinks that he\’s working.
The 3-year-old German Shepherd is black, with some brown on his tail, is wearing a silver choke chain.
If you spot Scotty, you are asked to call Gloucester City police dispatchers at (856)456-0900 or (856) 456-7797.
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