Suspect Wanted After Dog Located Deceased from Gunshot in Claremont

Police are searching for at least one suspect after a dog was located deceased from a gunshot in Claremont

Between 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, and 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at least one suspect entered a kennel located on a residential property in the area of Sideline 20 and 8th Concession Road in Claremont and used a firearm to harm a dog. The dog was later located deceased by its owner after succumbing to its injuries.

Anyone who was in this area between 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, and 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, that has any cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Broome of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 2531.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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