Police hunt Masked suspects after attempted break-in at Dundee pawnbroker

The PSNI is keen to hear from anyone who can assist their inquiries
Published 23rd May 2016

Police are appealing for the help of the public after two masked men attempted a break-in at a Dundee pawnbrokers.

The incident took place at Harvey and Thomson Pawnbrokers in Seagate on Friday 20th May around 3pm and officers are keen to trace two men who were seen to make off from the area.

The men headed along the Seagate and then up St Andrews Street towards the Wellgate Shopping Centre.

They’re described as being 6ft tall and one was wearing a grey coloured hooded top with the hood up, grey coloured tracksuit bottoms and a dark mask concealing the bottom half of his face. The other was wearing a black coloured hooded top and a dark mask also concealing the bottom half of his face.

Detective Constable Graeme Wishart said :

'As part of our enquiries, officers have been making local enquiries, completing house to house and reviewing both police and private CCTV. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. The area was busy with pedestrians and vehicles and it is possible that someone may have seen something useful to the enquiry. In particular is has been reported that there was an elderly lady standing outside the shop at the time of the incident. Officers are keen to talk to this lady as she may have information that could assist. I would ask for this lady to come forward or anyone who has information that could assist to contact 101, or speak to any police officer. Information can also be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'