Jim Thorpe police are investigating a dog bite incident that was reported on Aug. 4 about 5:30 p.m.

Police said a female juvenile reported that while walking along the Switchback Trail, directly behind 200 South Ave., a yellow lab or similar type dog bit her on the leg causing an injury. Police did not indicate if the female required medical attention.The dog was not located, police said. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call police at (570) 325-4995. Police said they have to ascertain vaccine and owner information for the animal.