Middleton police believe whoever left the meat intended to cause harm to animals.
Chunks of "tainted/suspicious meat" were found near an intersection in Middleton, Massachusetts, police said Sunday, warning local dog owners.
The raw meatballs had shards of glass inside, Middleton police told NBC10 Boston Monday. They were found near the intersection of Kenney and Campbell roads near the Ipswich River.
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"Please be mindful walking your dogs in the area. The matter remains under investigation," police said in a Facebook post.
Pet owners said it was upsetting to hear someone would leave something so dangerous to their animals in an area popular for walking dogs.
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"Who would do that? There are so many pet lovers in here and everyone has dogs, I had a dog and I just can't see someone doing that to an animal," John Nichols, who lives in the area, said.
The investigation into who left the meat continues, and police urge anyone who sees anything suspicious to make a report.
“We’re not going to tolerate that whatsoever. Human or animal. This is a pretty serious accusation and event and we’re dedicating all the resources to find out who did it," Middleton Police Detective Adam Manncini said.
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Asked in a comment about whether there have been any toxicology reports, police replied, "As the matter remains under investigation, we are not at liberty to disclose any further information at this time."
Police said they have no reports that any pets were hurt by the find.
