Public Safety Alert, Abandoned Off-Leash Dog Warning, Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area
Broadcast time: 11:25 PM
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Unit: 12 Division
Case #: 2026-979522
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an abandoned off-leash dog that may be dangerous or aggressive.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault Just Occurred in the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area.
It is reported that:
an off-leash dog attacked a small breed dog and its adult owner
the small dog was killed as a result of the attack, and the owner sustained non-life-threatening injuries
this attack was unprovoked
the off-leash dog is currently unaccounted for
The dog is described as a brown Pit Bull mix.
Images of the dog have been released.
Officers are working with Toronto Animal Services, and efforts are being made to locate the dog.
If located, do not approach, and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Corporate Communications for 12 Division
Images for this release are available on our website.
