Aurora Animal Services are seeking the public’s help in finding a person who has been shooting wild rabbits with blow darts since mid-July.

Since July 15 animal control officers have taken five reports of rabbits hit and injured by orange darts, according to a news release from the City of Aurora. All incidents were reported near the intersection of East Glasgow Place and South White Crow way in the Southlands area.

One of the rabbits died from its injuries, officials said.

“Just because an animal isn’t a traditional pet, doesn’t mean we won’t look out for their wellbeing,” said Animal Control Officer Lucas Barr in the news release. “These darts cause internal bleeding as well as infection that can cause severe pain before the animal will succumb to their injuries.”

The suspect could be charged with animal cruelty and could face fines and/or jail time, according to the release.

Anyone who encounters any more rabbits injured or killed by blow darts is asked to contact Aurora’s Animal Control Dispatch at 303-326-8288, option 6. If anyone is unable to speak to someone directly, they are asked to leave a detailed message.