BARNEGAT, NJ — Two dogs who attacked and killed another dog Sunday are still on the loose, Barnegat police announced Monday afternoon. A woman was walking her dog on a leash when the two dogs emerged from behind two mobile homes and attacked around 169 Redwood Dr., police said.

Two residents heard the woman yell for help at about 2:13 p.m. Sunday and tried to pulling the dogs apart. The residents even tried striking the dogs with a pipe. The attacking dogs ran away. The woman's dog died from injuries on the way to an emergency veterinarian. Both residents who tried to separate the dogs sustained multiple lacerations to the arms as well as knee pain.

The attacking dogs were described as pit bulls: one gray, one white with brown markings. Officers searched the area for several hours Sunday. Stafford police were also advised. Police said not to approach the dogs if seen. Anyone with information on their whereabouts on the dogs and/or their owner(s) should call Barnegat police at 609-698-5000.