Police in Grassington are trying to trace a young foal that was stolen from an address in Carlton sometime between Friday 11 and Saturday 12 June 2010. 

The foal is a black and grey filly with a distinctive white sock on her offside hind leg. At the time of the theft the foal, who has yet to be named, was aged six days old and had not been weaned.

PC Jason Payne, of Grassington Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "I hope that the thieves had another mare who could feed the foal, otherwise she will have died within a couple of days."

As well as the foal needing to be fed, her mother needed treatment from a vet as the young animal was still suckling.

Anyone who knows where the foal is now or has any information is asked to contact PC Jason Payne at Grassington Police Station on 0845 60 60 24 7 quoting reference number 12100095480. Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.