TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as they seek to identify the driver of a dark-colored SUV that intentionally ran over and killed several seagulls earlier this week.

On Thursday, Dec. 11, at approximately 12:06 p.m., Tewksbury Police were called to the parking lot of 1777 Main St., for a report that a driver intentionally ran over and killed several seagulls.

Upon arrival, officers found six dead seagulls. Their initial investigation determined that a dark-colored SUV accelerated before driving through the flock.

Police are releasing a video of the incident in the hope that other eyewitnesses or those with knowledge of the event may come forward. To view that video, click here.

Tewksbury Police and Massachusetts Environmental Police continue to jointly investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Tewksbury Police at 978-851-7373. Those who wish to leave anonymous tips can call 978-851-0175, or visit: tewksburypolice.com/anonymous-tips/.

A screenshot from surveillance video shows a dark-colored SUV that intentionally struck several seagulls in the parking lot of 1777 Main St. on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy Tewksbury Police)