79-year old man robbed in Dundee

Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was robbed in Glenmoy Avenue.

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 1st Mar 2021

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a 79-year-old man was robbed in Dundee on Sunday.

The incident happened in Glenmoy Avenue between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on the 28 February, 2021.

Police Constable Scott Ferrier of Downfield Police Station said :

“The victim was shocked by the incident but thankfully he was unhurt.

“We are keen to trace a man described as being around 5ft 10 inches tall and of slim build. He was wearing wearing a black beanie hat, a black face mask, a blue/grey coloured jacket with a logo on left chest, black jogging bottoms and black trainers. He was carrying crutches.

“He made off with a two-figure sum of money and was seen walking along Glenmoy Avenue and Glenprosen Terrace.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 1675 of Sunday, 28 September.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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