Police are looking for suspects in an animal cruelty case after a Petco employee found at least seven dead birds inside a trash bag placed in front of the store.

The birds -- which authorities have identified as possibly geese or ducks -- were placed in individual plastic freezer bags stored inside of the trash bag and found in a shopping cart at about 3:15 p.m., police said.

The cause of death has yet to be determined, according to authorities. Police have no surveillance video of the scene of the crime nor suspects in the case at this time.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact either the Salem Police Department at 603-893-1911 or the Crimeline of Southern New Hampshire at (800-498-4040 or 603-893-6600.

Reference:

Union Leader