An Ayrshire mum has been subjected to a terrifying raid on her home in the early hours of the morning.
Two armed men wearing balaclavas forced their way into the Stevenston home on Wednesday where the woman was at home alone with her child.
The thugs threatened the 37-year-old before leaving with a small quantity of cash.
The shocking incident at Morrison Court at around 2.45am has left the mum "terrified" police said today.
The first suspect is described as 6ft 2in tall, of slim build and wearing a dark long-sleeved top and jeans. He possibly had an English or Irish accent, detectives have said.
The second suspect is described as 5ft 10in tall, of heavy build, and wearing a dark coloured top and jeans. He spoke with a local accent.
They are believed to have made off from the street in a white transit van.
Detective Constable Will Thomson from Saltcoats CID said: “The woman was home alone with her child at the time and both were left terrified by what happened.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who was in or near to Morrison Court in the early hours of this morning, and saw anything at all suspicious, to get in touch.
“I would also ask any motorists with dash-cams who were in there area to please check back their footage in case they have captured anything which could be significant, in particular any white transit vans.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Saltcoats CID quoting incident number 0226 of Wednesday, 24 February, 2021. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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