A callous crook tricked his way into the home of an Edinburgh pensioner before stealing his savings.
Police are hunting for a callous bogus workman who targeted the 94-year-old man at his home on the city's Broomhall Avenue on Wednesday.
The crook knocked on the elderly resident's door and told him he had been working on a neighbour's roof, and noticed his needed repairs too.
He managed to get inside the property before asking the man for a deposit. He then followed the pensioner up his own stairs and stole more than £100 before leaving.
The thief was said to have had a ladder at the time of the incident.
Police Scotland say anyone who can help identify the culprit should contact officers.
A spokesperson said: “Enquiries are being carried out following a bogus caller incident which occurred in Broomhall Avenue, Edinburgh on Wednesday, 21 April, 2021.
“Around 12pm a man claiming to be working on the roof adjacent gained entry to an elderly man’s home and stole a quantity of money.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 1283 of 21 April, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
