Elderly woman sexually assaulted in her Bearsden home
He is described as being of Asian appearance, aged between late teens to late 20’s, about 5’8”-5’9” in height, medium build with dark hair which was swept to the side.
An elderly woman has been sexually assaulted in her Bearsden home last night.
Shortly after 7.35 pm the 81-year-old woman answered the door of her house in Clathic Avenue to a man who said he was carrying out a survey. He tried to force his way into the property and when the woman stopped him from gaining access, he sexually assaulted her and may have also exposed himself. He then made off from the scene.
He is described as being of Asian appearance, aged between late teens to late 20’s, about 5’8”-5’9” in height, medium build with dark hair which was swept to the side.
A man of similar description is believed to have tried to force entry to the house of another elderly female in Oronsay Crescent in Bearsden about half an hour earlier. He was acting aggressively and also said he was carrying out a survey in the area.
Around 8.00pm on Saturday, 24 November 2018 a man, also fitting the same description, attempted to gain entry to the same house in Oronsay Crescent. Once again he told the elderly woman, who had answered the door, that he was conducting a survey.
On both occasions the man left the Oronsay Crescent area and neither of the women was assaulted.
Police Scotland officers are taking the opportunity to remind residents to be vigilant when someone they don’t know comes to their home.
Inspector Ewan Henderson, from Kirkintilloch Police Office, said:
"As a result of these incidents we have increased high-visibility uniformed patrols in the area to help re-assure local people.
"We believe the same man was present at the time of all three incidents and I would urge householders to be cautious if someone they are not expecting comes to their door."
A team of uniform and detective officers is carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the man responsible. Door-to-door enquiries and a review of CCTV footage are being carried out.
Detective Inspector Kevin Gilmour, the officer in charge of the investigation, added:
"I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Clathic Avenue around the time of the assault or in Oronsay Crescent at the time of the earlier incidents to contact Police Scotland.
"If you recognise the description of the man or have information about his identity please get in touch."