The owner of a missing python is appealing for help to track the reptile down.
The owner has advised they do not believe the animal poses a risk to people or other animals.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Broxtowe Mike Ebbins, said: “We were made aware that a large yellow python had been reported as missing from a property in Blandford Road, Chilwell, yesterday (13 July).
“We would ask anyone who spots the animal to get in touch with us and advise the public not to approach the reptile but instead wait for the police and RSPCA to attend to capture it.”
Anyone who sights the snake is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 243 of 13 July 2022.
In an update police added:
‘Update for the yellow and white Python named Lavender missing from Chilwell.
After a few leads and possible sightings all enquiries have led to a negative result in finding Lavender.
‘Unfortunately the only mention of a yellow snake that was seen in the vicinity of Gregory Street (last week) has been verified on the 20/07/2022 by PCSO 1188 Jones to be a 4 foot yellow Boa at an address on Friary Close.
‘Please stay vigilant and ring 101 or 999 in case of emergency if the snake is sighted.’
