A man approached a dog walker and attempted to snatch his dog from him.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the attempted robbery that occurred in Pickering.
The incident occurred at 7.15pm on Monday 1 March 2021, on Pluntrain Dale Lane, Pickering.
An unknown male suspect approached a dog walker and attempted to snatch his dog from him. The dog walker sustained minor injuries.
Officers are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
In particular, they are appealing for information about any people or vehicles seen acting suspiciously in and around the area at this time.
The suspect is described male, 6ft tall and of skinny build, with a Yorkshire / Cleveland accent. He was wearing all black clothing with a long-sleeved top with holes cut out for the thumbs.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Chris Hudson. You can also email chris.hudson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210069450.
Officers are reassuring members of the public that this appears to have been an isolated incident, and dog thefts in North Yorkshire are very rare.


Councillor Warns Scarborough Risks Becoming 'Blackpool Two Point Zero' Amid Rising Anti-Social Behaviour
Yorkshire Water Say Major Upgrades Set To Dramatically Reduce Coastal Spills
Plans Lodged to Halt Embankment Failure Putting Whitby Road at Risk
150 New Pickering Homes Could Make River Sewage Pollution ‘Inevitable’
Mayor Calls for Government Decision As East Yorkshire Gas Facility Nears Closure
Construction Starts On Affordable Homes Funded By Second Homes Tax Premium
Swatted Away: Scarborough Athletic Ground The Hornets With Professional 2-0 Away Win
Millions In Additional Funding Secured For North Yorkshire Following Devolution Deal
Whitby Area Mine Bids To Host Billion-Dollar Dark Matter Experiment
Council Warns Of Bridlington Delays In Coming Weeks
Prevention-First Approach Support Thousands and Helps Reduce Crime Across North Yorkshire
Primrose Valley Expansion Request







Comments
Add a comment