Crime & Safety
Girl Bitten By Two Pit Bulls in Jamaica Plain, Owner Flees With Dogs
A 12-year-old reported that the dogs bit her on the left and right leg after chasing her from a play area outside the Hennigan School.
The owner of two pit bulls who allegedly bit a girl fled with the dogs instead of taking responsibility, according to a police report.
A 12-year-old girl said the dogs chased her from where she was playing, outside the , and bit her on both legs. She suffered puncture wounds and her parents told police they planned to take her to the hospital.
The incident was reported at 7:38 p.m. on Sunday.
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Pit bulls are subject to special restrictions in Boston, beyond the requirements made of owners of other breeds. For instance, the dog must be muzzled when outside.
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