Two women attempt to break into properties around Clydebank and Helensburgh

An investigation's underway after two women tried to enter three different properties in Clydebank and Helensburgh this week.

At around 2pm on Thursday, a 73-year old woman was in her house on Marmion Avenue in Helensburgh, when a women entered and spoke to her in a foreign language. A second woman was spotted outside of the property.

Yesterday at around 12.30pm, two women tried to enter a 69-year old man’s home at a sheltered housing complex on Second Avenue in Clydebank, before they were stopped by staff.

Later at around 1.25pm, a third incident happened where two women followed a 95-year old woman off a bus and tried to enter her home on East Thomson Street in Clydebank.

On all occasions nothing was taken and nobody was injured - and police believe the incidents are linked as all the descriptions of the suspects are very similar.

One woman is described as around 5ft 5 of slim build with dark coloured hair and possibly Eastern European. On Friday, she was described to be wearing a yellow jacket and a grey top, and was carrying a yellow coloured bag.

The second suspect is described as being around 5ft 4 of slim build with dark hair and also of Eastern European appearance. She was wearing a yellow and black checked shirt on Friday.

Sergeant Brian Simpson, Dumbarton Police Office, said:

"These incident have all happened across two days and we believe they are linked.

"We are appealing to try and trace these two women and would appeal for anyone who may have seen them in either Clydebank or Helensburgh, or is aware of any further incidents, to get in touch with us.

"We would like to remind the public to always close and lock your door, and that if anyone comes to your door, always ask for identification before allowing anyone access to your home. If in any doubt at all, contact the police."

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