Police appeal launched after attempted dog theft in Winslow

The incident happened on Wednesday 10th March as the victim was walking their dog in Bell Walk

Author: Sophie CridlandPublished 13th Mar 2021

The Winslow neighbourhood Team are appealing for information and video footage after an attempted dog theft and assault in Bell Walk on Wednesday.

Between 3.30pm-4.15pm on Wednesday 10th March, the victim was walking their dog in the fields at the end of Bell Walk, Winslow.

As they were walking, they were confronted by a man who came from the direction of the sheep paddock and commented on their dog. He then hit the victim to the head with a large branch causing a superficial injury to their face.

The victim ran away with their dog.

It has been reported to police and yesterday PC Carter and Superintendent Loebenberg visited the victim as part of the ongoing investigation.

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The offender is described as a white man in his mid-thirties, approx, 5ft 10ins-5ft 11ins tall with stubble on his face, wearing a pea coat and a dark hat.

Three men were also seen in the field at the time of the offence, the police are keen to speak with them as they may have vital information about this incident.

A Spokesperson from Thames Valley Police said:

If you live near Granborough Road and Horn Street and have CCTV or a doorbell camera, please check your cameras from between 3.15pm-4.15pm on Wednesday for footage that may help to identify the offender and the three other men who may have witnessed this incident.

If you were in the area at this time, please consider whether you may have captured anything on a dash-cam.

If you believe you have footage that could help with this investigation or have any information about this incident, please get in touch using their online form here and quote ref 43210100532, or call 101.

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