Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Feb 7, 2013) — The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information in the investigation of the discovered of a dog’s burned remains.

Detective Jason Falk says the large animal, possibly a mixed breed, was found January 30, 2013 near five mile corner, in the 8800 block of 30th Street, Southeast.

Authorities believe the animal was dead before it was set afire.

Charges could range from littering, to criminal mischief, if the dog was already dead.

Authorities say the presumably dead dog was put into a kennel with lumber and tires, and set on fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office at 701-252-9000.