Police Scotland officers in Dumfries are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed within her home address in the early hours of Saturday 21 November 2015.
Around 0005 hours, a 76 year-old woman was within her home in East Cluden Village when she was woken by two men in her bedroom. They tied the woman up and proceeded to search the property and steal a significant quantity of jewellery and cash before leaving the house in an unknown direction.
The 76 year-old woman, who was unharmed, managed to untie herself before seeking assistance from a neighbour.
The two suspects are described as white, well spoken, possibly with English accents and aged between 30 and 40. At the time of the incident their faces were covered and the suspects were wearing dark clothing.
Detective Chief Inspector Colin Burnie said today:
“Although unharmed, this was a very distressing experience for this elderly lady and it is important that we trace the men responsible as soon as possible.
“I would like appeal to anyone who may have any information as to who is responsible. These men need to be apprehended as they have preyed upon a vulnerable lady within her own home. I would like to reassure the community that despicable crimes like this are rare and we all must do what we can to trace these men as soon as possible. Any information you may have, no matter however small you feel it is, may make all the difference as part of our broader investigation.
“Our enquiries are continuing at the scene. We are conducting door to door enquiries and have deployed specialist resources, including the dog branch, to assist with ongoing enquiries. A mobile police office has been deployed in the area, so please do not be alarmed by the high visibility of officers around East Cluden. Local residents are encouraged to speak with these officers with any information they may have.”
Please call police at Dumfries using the 101 number if you have any information, alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where anonymity will be maintained.
