THROUGH the good offices of The Press's classified section, I sold an electric hedge trimmer to a gentleman from Acomb. It was unused and boxed.

Unbeknown to me, my partner had removed a battery and charger, without which the appliance is useless, to "see how it worked".

The gentleman appears to be ex-directory, so I am unable to contact him and deliver the battery and charger to him.

I am extremely anxious that he may feel cheated. He and I are both pensioners. With your help, he or someone who knows him may put us in touch. He has a French sounding surname.

Allison Peterson, Melrosegate, York.

Phone: 01904 416354