Appeal after dog walked robbed and assaulted in Renfrewshire
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and robbed of her belongings in Renfrewshire.
At around 6.50am on Friday, 18 April, 2025 the woman was walking her dog in Ardgryffe Crescent area of Houston when she was approached by another woman in a black and pink waterproof coat.
The woman was assaulted and had her belongings removed from her before the attacker, who had a Great Dane puppy with her, made off.
The 40-year-old was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment and was released later that day.
Detective Sergeant James McAteer said : “This was a very upsetting incident for the victim and we are keen to trace the person described or speak to anyone who knows who they are.
"Around the time of the incident, a black Audi car was in the area and we would like to speak to the driver and see if they saw anything.
“In addition, if you have private CCTV or were driving in the area around 6.50am on April 18 and have dash-cam that could assist officers, then please contact us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0583 of 18 April, 2025, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
