Police appeal after woman robbed at knife point in East Kilbride
It happened around 9:30pm yesterday on the path between Stroud Road and Cedar Drive
Police in South Lanarkshire are appealing for information following a robbery in East Kilbride.
The incident happened around 9.30pm on Thursday, 21 September, 2023, on the path between Stroud Road and Cedar Drive.
A 45-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by a man who at knifepoint robbed her of her mobile phone and jacket.
The suspect is described as being around 5ft 9in in height, of stocky build, around 45-year-old and was wearing all dark clothing with a dark face covering.
Detective Constable Robert McKinstray from Cambuslang CID said: “Thankfully the woman wasn’t seriously injured but left understandably shaken by this incident.
“Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing and there will be increased patrols in the area over the coming days.
“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area around the time and may have dash cam footage which could assist us to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 3954 of 21 September 2023. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.