AN ELDERLY woman has been left traumatised after a man entered a property to steal a handbag. 

The victim, 72, was in the property in Paisley's Crossflat Crescent area with friends at around 3.10 am on Sunday when the man entered.

He threatened her before stealing her handbag. The handbag is described as being blue with beige straps, and it contained bank cards, house keys, and other personal items.
She was uninjured but left shaken by the incident. She was in the company of friends at the time, who were similarly affected.

The man is described as being in his mid-to-late 30s, around 5ft 10 inches and of slim build.

He had short-cropped dark hair and a receding hairline. He was wearing a navy jacket with dark trousers and spoke with a local accent.

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Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking CCTV from the area for any additional information which may assist the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Nicola Wake, from Paisley CID, said: “This was a terrifying robbery, which has left an elderly woman traumatised, and it is vital that we find the person responsible.

“It is possible that the man entered a dark-coloured taxi within the Seedhill area after the incident and we are asking for any taxi driver who was in the area at the time to please come forward. This appeal also goes out to other members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious.

“It may be that the man was loitering around the area before committing the crime and he drew your attention, or if you saw someone running away from the area, any piece of information could prove vital.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0563 of 12 January. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.