A cat has been shot by an air gun in York
Police are now appealing for witnesses following what they described as an incident of criminal damage.
It happened on Sunday 12 May between 1am and 7am.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “An owner’s cat has been shot in the hip by an air weapon.
“Do you have any information which would assist North Yorkshire Police in finding those responsible and help keep your community safe?
“Did you or anyone who you live with, hear or see anything around the above time and date?
“Do you have any CCTV or mobile phone footage capturing the offence, or anything happening on the street before or after?”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC352 Michael Smith
- Email PC Smith here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240083941
