Metro: Suspect in custody for chihuahua abandoned in dumpster

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – 11:20 p.m. UPDATE:

UPDATE:30-year-old Alexis Flores has been arrested in connection with this incident. We would like to thank everyone for their assistance. https://t.co/hAHxZPaoUb

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FOX5 sources confirm the man accused of throwing a dog into a dumpster and driving off is now in custody.

The incident took place around 9:14 a.m. Monday where the suspect was caught on camera dangling the dog by his legs and leaving it in a dumpster.

The Vegas Pet Rescue Project was contacted about 24 hours later and took the dog into their care Tuesday morning…

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