Police want to speak to this man who threatened to assault a woman before attempting to steal her dog.
A man walked up to a dog walker, in Somerset Road, Basildon, from behind at around 12.30pm on Friday, June 9.
He threatened her and tried to steal her dog.
The 40-year-old woman managed to push the suspect away and run off before calling police.
The suspect has been described as being around 5ft 10ins, in his late 20s and of a skinny build.
He wore a dark blue tracksuit which had a zip-up hoodie and white trainers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Basildon CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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