COVINA, Calif. (KABC) -- A Covina police dog was recovering from injuries on Friday after being attacked by a pit bull.
"Jarno" and his handler, Officer Ryan Rasmussen, were on their way to a fundraiser when the attack happened in the 500 block of Roland Street, near Barranca Avenue, Thursday afternoon.
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Jarno was released from a vet overnight after suffering a bite to his stomach.
The dark gray, 70-pound American pit bull, which was wearing a collar, ran off after the attack. Officers Friday morning were still looking for the dog and its owner.
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Anyone with information about the pit bull was asked to call Covina police at (626) 384-5595.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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An undated photo of Covina PD Officer Ryan Rasmussen and his K-9 "Jarno."