The Brief
- A man was cited for animal cruelty after Chandler police found his dog trapped inside an unlocked, non-running car outside the Chandler Fashion Center.
- The outdoor temperature was about 105 degrees, while a body camera temperature reading showed the inside of the vehicle reached 132 degrees.
- The dog was estimated to be in the vehicle for up to 30 minutes and is currently recovering at the Arizona Humane Society.
CHANDLER, Ariz. – A man has been cited for animal cruelty after Chandler police say he left his dog in a car outside the Chandler Fashion Center on a day that saw triple-digit heat.
Body camera video shows the moments a sergeant helped get her to safety.
What we know:
Chandler police Sgt. Jeff Fox says it was about 105 degrees outside, but inside the car where this pup was found, it was far hotter.…