Police are investigating a theft from an 81 year old woman in Nichollfield which happened around 10.45 am on Saturday. At that time the woman was visited by two men who said they needed to speak to her about her water supply.
She allowed the men into the house and after a short while they stole items from her house and made off. The suspects were chased from the scene and were last seen running through a common stair in North Fort Street.
The two suspects are described as (1) male, white, about 6’ tall, slim build, short dirty blond/grey hair, wearing a dark grey woollen jersey and was carrying a carrier bag; (2) male, white, about 5’10” tall, slim build, short dark hair and possible moustache, wearing a dark top.
Detective Constable Mark Seymour of Gayfield Police Station said; “This is a despicable theft from an elderly lady in her own home by these two suspects who have managed to trick their way into her home by acting as bogus officials.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen the suspects as they fled the scene around 10.45 am on Saturday to get in touch.
“A robust and thorough investigation is underway to catch those responsible and I would urge anyone who has any information which may help in this investigation to call us on 101, or if they want to remain anonymous then through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
