Dog found in trash compactor in NYC

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Police searching for person who left dog in trash compactor in NYC.

MANHATTAN, New York -- Police are looking for the person who left a dog in a trash compactor in Manhattan.

The Chihuahua is in good condition.

A building maintenance worker found the animal more than a week ago.

Investigators believe someone in a nearby public housing development threw the dog in the trash.

The dog was taken to the ASPCA Animal Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

A $2,500 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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