POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an elderly Saltcoats woman was assaulted and robbed in her own home in the early hours of this morning.
The 93-year-old was woken in her home in Argyle Road at 2am by a male intruder, who assaulted her and stole items before fleeing.
The robber is described as a white man with a local accent his early 20’s with dark hair and wearing dark clothing.
Detective Inspector William McDicken said today: “This was a very distressing experience for this elderly lady and it is important that we trace the man responsible as soon as possible.
"I would like appeal to anyone who may have any information as to who is responsible, this person needs to be apprehended as he has preyed upon a vulnerable lady within her own home.
"I would like to reassure the community that crimes like this are rare, but we all must do all we can to apprehend this man as soon as possible, any information however small you feel it is, may make all the difference, please call police at Saltcoats using 101 number or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where anonymity will be maintained."
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