PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An “act of animal cruelty” has prompted an investigation in Palm Beach County after a chicken was burned alive on the side of a road, detectives said.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Dec. 26. A vehicle stopped at the intersection of Avocado Boulevard and 60th Street, and multiple people got out.
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Deputies said the suspects set a chicken on fire, then got back into the vehicle and drove off. The animal died near the intersection.
The sheriff’s office released photos of the car on Monday in hopes that someone might be able to identify the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Palm Beach County Detective C. Kovacs, from the Animal Crimes Unit, at [email protected]. Tips can also be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at ** TIPS, or 1-800-458-TIPS…