Police Scotland appealing for information following theft and attempted theft in Craigie

Police Scotland are appealing for information after a woman in her 40's targets two homes in Craigie with theft and attempted theft.

Both incidents happened on Thursday 30th December between 4-5 pm. On the first occasion, a woman tricked her way into an elderly couple’s home in Darnhall Drive-by pretending to be from a church, offering a bottle of wine as a gift. The householders became suspicious of her and made her leave before she could steal anything.

On the second occasion a short time later, the same woman managed to trick her way into an elderly woman’s home using the same tactic. Once within, she distracted the householder and stole a quantity of money before leaving.

The woman is being described in her 40s slim build, who was wearing a light-coloured puffer-type jacket and carried a blue or green carrier bag at the time. It is possible she may have visited other doors and officers are asking the public to check their CCTV and doorbell cameras.

Local officers are asking members of the public with any information to call 101 or alternatively information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is CR/37575/21.