Workers at the Humane Society of Jefferson County said they are asking for help finding the person who taped a dog's mouth shut.

Humane Society officials said the dog was on 9th Street in Steubenville when someone wrapped duct tape around the part-pit bull's mouth.

They said they are hoping investigators will be able to lift fingerprints from the tape.

Humane officers said the person responsible will face a charge of animal abuse.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.