For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 2, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Blackstone Police to Offer Reward for Tip Leading to Arrest of Person Responsible for Killing Cat with Arrow

BLACKSTONE — Acting Chief Gregory Gilmore reports that a $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting and killing a cat with an arrow.

On Thursday night, Blackstone Police learned that a cat had been shot by an arrow on Old Mendon Street. It later died due to its injuries.

Police are actively working to identify a suspect. An individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, heard the news and offered to provide a $500 cash reward to anyone who can help police identify and apprehend the person responsible.

“We want to thank this individual for partnering with Blackstone Police to offer this generous reward,” Chief Gilmore said. “If anyone has information on the person involved in this incident, we ask that they call the department immediately.”

Anyone with information surrounding this incident is asked to call Blackstone Police at 508-883-1212.

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