Loose pit bull reportedly bites people during trick-or-treat in Tarentum

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tarentum Borough warned trick-or-treaters of a pit bull on the loose that reportedly bit "several individuals."

In a post on Facebook on Thursday, the borough said the dog was on the loose in the area of the 700 block of Seventh Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Ormond. The post said borough leaders have "received reports of several individuals who were bitten." The extent of any injuries was not immediately available on Thursday. 

The Facebook post said to avoid approaching the pit bull and contact the Tarentum Borough Police Department if you spot the pit bull. 

"Stay alert and share this information to help keep our community safe," the Facebook post said. 

In an update on Thursday night, Tarentum police said, "The dogs that were on the loose are contained and accounted for" and there is no danger to the public. It was not immediately clear on Thursday how many dogs were on the loose. 

Trick-or-treating in Tarentum ran from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. In a previous Facebook post, the borough said police and fire crews would be patrolling the area. 

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