Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and animal welfare officials are seeking to identify the owner of an abused dog found in Port Jefferson Station.
Authorities say the 1- to 3-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix was discovered on Belle Terre Road on May 14. It was emaciated and had its mouth tightly shut with a rubber band.
The dog is currently at Brookhaven Animal Shelter.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-220-TIPS.