Pensioner assaulted and robbed in Easterhouse

The 78-year-old man was walking on Lochend Road when he was approached by two men and threatened with a knife.

Published 14th Oct 2019

A pensioner's been left shaken after being attacked and robbed in Easterhouse.

The 78-year-old man was walking on Lochend Road at 12.10am on Saturday 12th October when he was approached by two men and threatened with a knife. His car was stolen but recovered later that morning near Edinburgh Road. The 78-year-old was unhurt.

The suspects are both white men, described as being in their mid 20s and approximately 5ft 5ins tall. One of the suspects had dark hair and was wearing a blue tracksuit, the other was wearing a light grey hooded top, black body warmer and grey jogging bottoms.

Detective Constable Siobhan McKenna of Govan's Community Investigation Unit (CIU) said: “Our enquiries are continuing to trace the men responsible for this robbery and we're asking for the public's help as part of our efforts.

"I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with information which may be relevant, to contact Govan CIU through 101, quoting reference number 0070 of Saturday, 12 October, 2019. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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