Appeal after 78 year-old woman robbed in her Elderslie home

There’s an appeal for information after a 78 year-old woman was robbed in her home in Elderslie on Sunday.

Around 7.40pm she answered her door and four men pushed her into the house. One of the men was carrying a weapon. The four men then searched through the house and then then left with the woman’s handbag.

Detective Inspector Robert Bowie of Paisley Police Office said: “This was an extremely frightening ordeal for this woman who was within her own home and the four men responsible must be caught.

“Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries on this crime and are still working to establish exactly what was stolen from the house last night.

“The only description we have of the four men at this time is that they were all aged in their early 20s and were wearing dark-coloured clothing. They were all of Eastern European appearance.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in this area last night and may have seen these men acting suspiciously, or who may have information that will help us trace the suspects. Anyone with information should contact Paisley Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 3699 of 10th March. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."