Detectives are appealing for information after an elderly woman was robbed in her home in Ibrox in the early hours of this morning.
At around 6.15am, the 70 year-old woman was at her home in Ibrox Terrace when a man entered the property.
He threatened the elderly victim with a knife before making off with a sum of money, a mobile phone and personal possessions at around 9.15am.
The elderly woman did not sustain any injuries, however she was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution.
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the male suspect and local officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The suspect is described as white, in his mid-40s, slim build, around 5 ft 10 ins, clean shaven with short black hair. He spoke with a local Glaswegian accent. He was wearing a dark short jacket, dark grey jeans and was carrying a grey shoulder bag.
Constable Siobhan Mckenna, of Greater Glasgow Robbery Unit, said: "Although the woman did not sustain any injuries, it was an extremely frightening and prolonged attack lasting three hours. It was a traumatic experience for her and she is being supported by her family and our officers.
"It is vital that we trace the person responsible. Initial enquiries indicate the man was in the Copland Road area before turning into Ibrox Terrace and entering the woman's house.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw a man matching this description around 6.15am this morning, before the attack, or 9.15am, after the attack, to get in touch. I would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the suspect in the area.
"Anyone who has information, no matter how small they think it is, should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1237 of 19 January, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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