NEW CASTLE — Leslie Kole was walking her leashed Pomeranian dog at Great Island Common Friday, when an unleashed husky attacked and killed it, said her husband, Richard Kole.

"She's traumatized," he said. "And I'm not doing so well myself."

The man who brought the husky to the common, according to the Koles and Police Chief Don White, left the scene and police are seeking information to help identify and locate him.

Richard Kole said his wife regularly walked her 14-year-old Pomeranian named Roo at the common and was doing so Friday about 1:20 p.m. when the dog was killed. He said Roo was brought by his wife to a nearby veterinary hospital, where they learned all of their 10-pound dog's ribs had been broken during the attack.

"They were inseparable," Kole said about the bond between Roo and his wife. "I'm hoping they can find this guy. I don't want this to happen to someone else."

White said the person of interest was described by witnesses as an older man, who was wearing camouflage pants. He said the man left the common with the dog in a dark-colored pickup truck, possibly red.

Richard Kole said his wife thought the man was in his 60s and was wearing a dark jacket. He said most of the dog walkers at the common know each other and she had not seen him there before.

Any witnesses, or anyone who might know the identity of the man with the husky-type dog is urged to call New Castle police at (603) 436-3800, or through Rockingham County dispatch at (603) 679-2226.

Anonymous tips can be made through Seacoast Crime Stoppers by calling (603) 431-1199, at seacoastcrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 phone app available as a free download for Apple and Android phones. Rewards of up to $1,000 are paid for information leading to arrests and convictions.