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Update:

The Green Bay Police Department has been able to speak with the owner of a yellow Labrador Retriever that was reportedly involved in the bite incident of a woman, which resulted in minor injuries, on Velp Avenue, around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The dog’s owner has been cooperative, and we have been able to verify that the dog involved is current on a rabies vaccine and City license.

A quarantine order was issued on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in compliance with Wisconsin State Statute 95.21.

We would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Anyone with information related to a case is is always encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app for crime tips.


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Original Message:

The Green Bay Police Department is seeking to speak with the owner of a yellow Labrador Retriever type dog that was reportedly involved in the bite incident of a woman, who was running on Velp Avenue, during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The victim who sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital, told police that she was bitten by one of two dogs being walked around 5:30 a.m. on Velp Avenue between Ethel Avenue and Gray Street. The person walking the dogs has been described as a White male believed to be in his 30’s or 40’s, wearing a red-orange colored winter coat, winter hat with a headlamp, and possibly glasses.

It is important that we locate the dog’s owner within 72-hours to verify current rabies vaccinations.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #23-202034. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app for crime tips.