Cary man accused of decapitating his mother's dog

Updated: Oct. 16, 2017 at 12:25 PM EDT
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CARY, NC (WNCN) - A 26-year-old Cary man faces charges after police said he decapitated his mother's dog.

Nicholas Dalton Nanes is charged with cruelty to animals and larceny of a dog.

Cary police said Nanes used a knife to cut the head off of his mother's chihuahua-mix.

Police are still investigating and said Nanes' motive is not known at this time.