Pedigree Labrador targeted in Brayton robbery

Selby Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was subject to an attempted robbery near Brayton.

The woman's ordeal happened at around 6:45 pm on Saturday evening when the a 35 year-old was walking her pedigree Golden Labrador dog on a bridleway across fields between Moat Way in Brayton and Thorpe Gates. She encountered a man who took hold of her dog by the scruff of its neck and its lead and attempted to take it.

The woman fell to the ground, but was able to send her dog home and out of harms way. She then ran back home herself.

Police are looking for a white man, possibly in his thirties, in relation to the alleged crime. He is described as being between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 8ins tall and of 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.