Clydebank homeowners urged to watch out for bogus workers
The warning comes after a pensioner had a three figure sum of money stolen
Last updated 3rd May 2018
Clydebank homeowners are being urged to watch out for bogus workers.
Police in the area are appealing for information an 80 year old woman in Clydebank was targeted by a bogus workman on May 2 2018 between 11.45am and 12.15pm.
A man called at the woman’s house in Rowan Drive, Clydebank, offering to carry out some maintenance work in an around her home.
He was invited in by the resident to discuss the work but left a short time later after being disturbed by a visitor to her home.
After he left it was noticed that a three figure sum of money was missing.
The suspect is described as in his early 40s, local accent, 6 ft in height, of average build, short reddish/fair hair and facial hair. He was wearing dark coloured clothing.
Officers in Clydebank are now asking for anyone with information to please get in contact.
Detective Sergeant Nicky Beattie, CID, Clydebank Police Office, said:
“The lady is very upset by what happened and did the right thing by reporting it to police.
“Anyone can fall foul of these criminals but bogus callers are cowards and therefore tend to deliberately target those they see as vulnerable or elderly.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in Rowan Drive or the surrounding area at the time, who may have either seen the man described or indeed who may have been approached by him at their home offering to do work.
“If you have any information that will assist our enquiry and help us catch this man, then please call Clydebank Police Office via 101 quoting incident number 1429 of 2nd May 2018. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“With regard to people ‘cold calling’ you and offering services, goods or household items for sale, Police Scotland do not recommend dealing with someone who just turns up at your door like that. If they do, always ask for ID and don’t let anyone in your home unless you have confirmed they are genuine. If in doubt contact the police at the time.
“We would also ask that people keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours.”
For safety advice, please visit the Police Scotland website HERE.