Des Moines police say they are seeking a 22-year-old man suspected of killing a Corgi puppy by snapping its neck.

On July 6, police were called to an apartment in the 3200 block of 30th Street, where two people found their puppy lying in a stairwell, unable to move and whimpering, according to a Des Moines police report.

The puppy's owners, both in their 50s, told officers they believed Christopher David Vogel, an acquaintance, had snapped the dog's neck, according to the report.

Police have issued a warrant for Vogel's arrest.

The police report indicates the incident erupted over an argument about Wi-Fi. Vogel allegedly went to the apartment unannounced and asked to use the wireless internet, saying the dog's owner "owed him."

When the dog's owner refused to let him use the internet, Vogel said he would snap the dog's neck and then grabbed the animal and ran out of the apartment with it, according to the report.

The puppy's owners later found their pet alone in the stairwell and called police. WHO-TV reported the dog's owner is disabled and couldn't quickly chase Vogel.

The puppy died while Animal Rescue League of Iowa workers were taking it to the shelter for additional medical care, according to a Facebook post by the ARL.

"We are heartbroken, sickened, furious. So let's help Des Moines Police catch this guy," the ARL post said.

Des Moines police Sgt. Ryan Doty called it a senseless and spiteful crime.

“I don’t care what you’re arguing about," he said. "There is no need to take it out on animal.”

Vogel is being pursued on charges of animal abuse, fourth-degree criminal mischief and interference with official acts, according to the police report.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to report it to Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.