Police in Durham Region are appealing for witnesses after a dead dog was found in a suitcase in Oshawa.

Investigators say the disturbing discovery was made around 9:30 p.m. on November 7 by a passerby near the green space in the area of Gibb Street and Grenfell Street.

Police say a suspicious man was seen in the area between 3 and 3:30 p.m. carrying a suitcase. He is described as White with a goatee and beard. He was last seen wearing a bright orange construction-style hat and jacket with yellow reflective stripes and jeans. He was also seen carrying a grey suitcase and a black metal trolley.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.