Chester County authorities investigate animal cruelty case after dead dog found in crate

COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The search is on for a suspect in a disturbing animal cruelty case in Chester County.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA said Thursday they found a dead dog in a crate that was dumped near the West Branch Brandywine Creek in Coatesville.

Police were called on Monday when the discovery was made off Wagontown Road and East Glencrest Road.

Action News is told the dog had not been deceased long and showed signs of long-term neglect, abuse, and cruelty.