Durham Regional Police are investigating a string of possible animal cruelty incidents after a decapitated rabbit was found outside a school in Clarington.

Police said three mutilated rabbits have been found near Good Shepherd Catholic School on Farmington Drive in the last year.

In the latest incident, police believe a blunt object was used to remove the rabbit's head.

The first rabbit was found a year ago, while the second was discovered last spring.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Sgt. Teresa Hutchinson at 1-888-579-1520 ext.1611.

People can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).