Overland Park Police Seek Pit Bull and Owner After Saturday Night Bite
Overland Park Police are seeking a light brown American Pit Bull Terrier and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th, near W. 79th and Frontage Road. A man was bitten on…
Kansas City, MO, August 16, 2026 —
Overland Park Police are investigating a dog bite incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a specific dog and its owner. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 15th, at approximately 10 p.m.
According to authorities, a man was bitten on the left leg while he was in the process of entering a business. The location of the incident was near the intersection of W. 79th Street and Frontage Road.
The dog involved is described as a light brown American Pit Bull Terrier. The owner of the dog is described as a Black man who is believed to be in his 40s. Following the incident, the owner reportedly left the scene without exchanging any information with the victim or authorities.
Police are requesting that anyone with information regarding the dog or its owner contact the Overland Park Police Department. Further details regarding the incident, including the specific business involved, were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Motter on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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