A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into animal cruelty.
Nanaimo RCMP released a photo of a suspect week after receiving a report of a man allegedly punching and kicking his German shepherd cross dog.
Police received more than 20 calls with information.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in the 100 block of Milton Street on Thursday.
The dog was seized pending an investigation into animal cruelty and is receiving the appropriate care, RCMP said in a statement on Monday.
