Henderson police share update on investigation into dog found in trash bag

HENDERSON (KTNV) — Authorities are sharing an update into a recent animal cruelty investigation.

We first told you about the story Tuesday night , when we learned a small dog was dumped in a trash can in an Inspirada neighborhood, according to the Henderson Police Department.

WATCH | Tricia Kean reports on what she learned on the initial investigation after she received a tip about the dog found Henderson police investigate dog dumped in trash can in Inspirada neighborhood

The dog was reportedly left in a black plastic garbage bag inside the trash can, knotted shut. We later learned the dog had died after being found.

Henderson police detectives canvassed the neighborhood Wednesday morning, going door to door searching for security video or witnesses who might help identify whoev