Witness appeal after attempted robbery near Selby
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery near Selby, in which a man tried to steal a dog.
At about 6.45pm on Saturday April 25, a 35-year-old woman was walking her pedigree Golden Labrador dog on a bridleway across fields between Moat Way in Brayton and Thorpe Gates in Selby. She encountered a man who took hold of her dog by the scruff of its neck and its lead, and tried to take it.
The woman fell to the ground, but thankfully managed to send her dog home, and then ran back home herself.
The suspect is described as a white man, possibly in his thirties, between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 8ins tall and with a stocky to fat build. He had short cropped blond hair, facial stubble and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a black or dark navy bomber jacket with very scruffy denim jeans tucked into rigger boots. He also had a white Staffy dog with him.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or recognises the description of the suspect, to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1137 Andrew Yates.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12150068233.
