Family of three including boy, 11, tied up and robbed in Bothwell

A family of three - including an 11-year-old boy - have been tied up and robbed at knifepoint at a house in Bothwell.

Four men forced their way into the property on Blantyre Road at around half past seven last night.

The gang made off with watches and jewellery worth a six-figure sum after threatening the adults – a 59 year-old man and a 56 year-old woman – with weapons, including a knife.

The suspects ransacked the house before tying up all three occupants.

One of the victims contacted police a short time later and officers attended the scene.

The family were uninjured as a result of the incident but were left extremely shaken.

The suspects all spoke in what is described as broken English and work is ongoing to gather more details on them.

They’re described as:

Detective Inspector Susie Cairns of Cambuslang Police Office said:

“This was a very traumatic experience for this family and I would like to reassure the public that we are doing everything possible to track down the four men responsible.

“Officers are currently carrying out enquiries into this robbery and gathering CCTV footage to gather more information on the four men responsible. There are also additional police patrols in the area to provide public reassurance.

“We do however need the help of the local community and at this time we are urging anyone who may have seen these men in the area prior to the robbery taking place, or who may have seen them leaving afterwards to contact police immediately.

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation should contact Cambuslang Police Office through 101, quoting reference number 3485 of 31st October. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.