ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) -- Ontario police arrested a 16-year-old boy suspected of throwing a kitten into the street that was posted as a Snapchat video over the weekend.
Authorities were notified early Saturday about the social media video showing a young man launching the kitten into the air and across the street. Officers began an investigation and were able to identify the boy that same day.
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He was found around 1:45 p.m. in the area of 7th Street and Berlyn Avenue in Upland. He tried to flee from police, but was tackled and taken into custody.
Authorities said the 16-year-old Ontario resident was booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of felony animal abuse.
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The kitten and its owner were located after the video surfaced. The kitten, who suffered a fractured leg, is in good condition and recovering at the Inland Valley Humane Society.
Anyone with more information is urged to call Detective Gary Naranjo at (909) 395-2764.