Flintshire: Disabled man injured during dog theft attempt

North Wales Police's South Flintshire team has said the incident occurred in Caerwys on Sunday afternoon.

A 63-year-old disabled man was left with what police describe as "significant injuries" as he tried to prevent a couple from stealing his Boxer puppy.

A boxer puppy.

The incident occurred at approximately 4pm adjacent to the Caerwys bowling green.

The offending couple, a female in her 20s and a male in his 30s, attempted to pull the dog away from its owner, who was in his mobility scooter.

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He managed to hold onto the dog's lead, but in the struggle he was pulled from his scooter onto the path and sustained facial and upper body injuries.

The incident occurred outside the Caerwys Bowling Club. (Google Street View image)

The attack stopped when some local youths intervened, resulting in the offenders running empty handed from the scene.

Investigating officer PC Ellie Evans from Mold Police station has described the offenders as both callous and cowardly and praised the timely intervention of the local youths in preventing any further injury to the local man.

She said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the couple suspected of this offence.

"The female is described as white, of medium build, about 5’8 with pink and black shoulder length hair. She wore a short-sleeved dark red t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

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"The man, also white, is described as of medium build, 5’10 with short black hair and a goatee beard. He appeared smartly dressed."

PC Evans added: "I would also remind local people to remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious behaviour to us immediately.”

Reports relating to this incident can be made online: https://orlo.uk/AD0WA or via 101, quoting incident number B053979