POLICE and the family of a boy attacked by a dog on Brisbane’s bayside are calling for its owner to come forward after the 11-year-old reportedly had to have surgery after the bite.

The 11-year-old boy was bitten by the dog on Monday about 5pm while skateboarding along Vintage Dr at Thornlands. THE MORNING BLOG HAS NOW FINISHED. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE CRIME, WEATHER AND TRAFFIC UPDATES FROM EARLIER The owner of the animal, who was walking the dog, stopped to talk to the boy, and appeared to have downplayed the severity of the dog’s bite and walked off, according to Queensland Police. The boy’s father, Geoff Helmrich, has urged the owner to come forward. “I really want him to contact the Council, or police to say, ‘yeah, that was me and that was my dog and I hope your boy is okay’,” Mr Helmrich told 7 News. Nudgee Beach dog attack Police have described the man as being in his late 50s, Caucasian with a proportionate build and with grey balding hair and grey stubble. He was wearing a light grey jumper and black pants, police said. Police have also described the dog as large, brown and wearing a black studded collar. It’s described as being similar to a Bull Mastiff breed but more the size of a Doberman. Anyone who might have witnessed the incident or knows the whereabouts of the man or his dog is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.