A Scots OAP has been left ‘traumatised’ after heartless thieves ransacked her residence and stole hundreds of kilos value of property throughout a stunning raid. The 69-year-old was in her home on Glamis Avenue, Elderslie, when two males sporting balaclavas broke in at round 1.15pm on Friday September 30.
Police say whereas the lady was fortunately not injured, she has been ‘devastated’ by the raid which noticed her held inside in the course of the ordeal. Investigators have launched an outline of the 2 suspects and are stepping up uniformed patrols within the space. They're additionally eager to hint a darkish colored 4x4 automobile seen within the space.
The primary criminal is described as sporting a balaclava protecting his complete face, a gray baseball or skip cap and had gray tracksuit bottoms and a prime on. He was additionally sporting gray and crimson gloves, just like gardening gloves. He was tall and well-built or stocky.
The second man was smaller and thinner and likewise sporting a balaclava and a black baseball cap. He was sporting darkish clothes and a pair of darkish gloves.
Detective Sergeant Jason Buxton stated: “This was a horrendous ordeal on a girl who was in her own residence and robbed of her private belongings and property. She has been left devastated and traumatised because of this incident.
“We’re interesting for anybody who was within the space and noticed something suspicious, or has any info, specifically any suspicious autos equivalent to a darkish blue presumably 4x4 automobile which can have been captured on CCTV or dashcam footage to please come ahead.
“You possibly can name police on 101, quoting incident 1699 of 30 September, 2022. Alternatively, you possibly can name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you happen to want to stay nameless.”
Chief Inspector Paul Cameron stated: “We're conscious of the influence an incident like this will have in the neighborhood and we will probably be finishing up centered and extremely seen patrols within the space within the coming days.
“I might urge anybody with considerations to talk to one in all our officers or to name 101.”
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