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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Thug attacks woman and steals her dog sparking frantic search for missing pet
Police Scotland has released a description of the wanted suspect POOCH PINCHED Thug attacks woman and steals her dog sparking frantic search for missing pet Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN had her French bulldog stolen after a horror house attack. Police have launched a probe into the incident which took place in Dingwall, in the Highlands, just before 5pm on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police officers were summoned on Saturday to Macrae Crescent in Dingwall Credit: Google Maps A woman, 50, assaulted another female, 37, before making off with her beloved pooch. Cops are appealing for witnesses and have described the suspect as white with dark shoulder-length dark hair. Detective Inspector Christopher MacLeod said: 'This was an upsetting ordeal for the woman involved, who is desperate to have her dog returned safely to her. 'We believe the suspect may have been in the area of Brown Street with the dog. "I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the dog to contact us.' Anyone with information is being urged to contact Police Scotland on the non-emergency 101 number. A force spokesperson added: "Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Dingwall. "Around 4.40pm on Saturday, 12 July 2025, a 37-year-old woman was assaulted within a property in Macrae Crescent and had her French bulldog stolen. "The suspect is described as a woman in her 50s, white and with dark shoulder-length hair." In an unrelated incident, cops have locked down a street after a man was found seriously injured and died at the scene. Emergency services were scrambled to Steel Street in Gourock, Inverclyde, at around 3.45am this morning after receiving reports of a man injured. Cops are treating the death as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing. Forensics teams were spotted searching the street this afternoon while blue police tape cordoned off the rest of the residential area. Officers stood guard at the scene and a tarpaulin screen was erected.
STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Police appeal after woman assaulted and dog stolen in Highland robbery
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and had her French bulldog stolen in a robbery at her Highlands home. The 37-year-old victim was attacked at a property in Macrae Crescent, Dingwall, at about 4.40pm on Saturday before the dog was taken, Police Scotland said. The suspect is described as a white woman in her 50s with dark, shoulder-length hair. Detective Inspector Christopher MacLeod, of Police Scotland, said: 'This was an upsetting ordeal for the woman involved who is desperate to have her dog returned safely to her. 'We believe the suspect may have been in the area of Brown Street (Square) with the dog and I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the dog to contact us.' Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3040 of 12 July, or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Woman assaulted and French bulldog stolen in Highlands home robbery
The 37-year-old victim was attacked at a property in Macrae Crescent, Dingwall, at about 4.40pm on Saturday before the dog was taken, Police Scotland said. Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and had her French bulldog stolen in a robbery at her Highlands home. The 37-year-old victim was attacked at a property in Macrae Crescent, Dingwall, at about 4.40pm on Saturday before the dog was taken, Police Scotland said. The suspect is described as a white woman in her 50s with dark, shoulder-length hair. Detective Inspector Christopher MacLeod, of Police Scotland, said: "This was an upsetting ordeal for the woman involved who is desperate to have her dog returned safely to her. "We believe the suspect may have been in the area of Brown Street (Square) with the dog and I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the dog to contact us." Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3040 of 12 July, or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
Police appeal after woman assaulted and dog stolen in robbery
Police are investigating | Police Scotland The suspect is described as a white woman in her 50s Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and had her French bulldog stolen in a robbery at her Highlands home. The 37-year-old victim was attacked at a property in Macrae Crescent, Dingwall, at about 4.40pm on Saturday before the dog was taken, Police Scotland said. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The suspect is described as a white woman in her 50s with dark, shoulder-length hair. Detective Inspector Christopher MacLeod, of Police Scotland, said: 'This was an upsetting ordeal for the woman involved who is desperate to have her dog returned safely to her. 'We believe the suspect may have been in the area of Brown Street (Square) with the dog and I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the dog to contact us.'
