A FAMILY have actually been left “deeply distressed” after their animal car was shot dead in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police officers in Harrogate are appealing for witnesses and info about a cat that was shot dead.
The occurrence taken place in the Newby Crescent location oh Harrogate at around 9.05pm on Friday May 5.
A representative for North Yorkshire Police said: “Timmy the cat was discovered dead by a neighbour. It is thought he had actually been shot with an air rifle or pellet weapon.
“Understandably, Timmy’s family have actually been left deeply distressed following the occurrence.
“We’re appealing for info about anybody living in your area who owns an air rifle or pellet weapon, or anybody who remained in the location at the time and might have seen the occurrence.”
If you can help the examination, email [email protected] or call 101, choose choice 2, and request Jacob Higgins.
If you want to stay confidential, you can pass info to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote referral number 12230080606 when supplying information.