Woman attacked by thieves attempting to steal her dog in Plymouth

It happened on Mutley Plain on Monday night

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 14th Jan 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Plymouth.

A woman was attacked between 9.30pm-10.00pm on Monday night (11 January) in Mutley Plain.

Two men tried to steal her dog.

Devon and Cornwall Police have released this statement:

"Police attended a report of an attempted robbery on a lone female on the evening of 11/01/21 in the Mutley Plain area of Plymouth.

"The female has been attacked between 21:30-22:00 and the offenders have attempted to steal her dog.

"Police are seeking two males in relation to the attack.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything, quoting log 504 12/01/21."

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