Cops are appealing for information after several elderly women had money stolen from bogus workmen in Kilmarnock .
Two men posing as members of a water board claimed they needed entry to three houses of vulnerable pensioners between Sunday , October 6 and Monday, October 7.
A woman in her seventies had £300 and a necklace nicked from a house in James Little Street , while a lady in her nineties had £50 stolen from a property in Culzean Crescent on Sunday .
The workmen approached a house in Carmel Avenue on Monday, but nothing was taken.
None of the victims were hurt.
The suspects are white men in their forties who speak with a local Scottish accent.
The first man is described as being of slim build, 5ft 2ins with greying hair, wearing a dark bomber jacket, with a white jumper underneath and dark trousers.
The second man is described as 5ft 6ins, wearing a khaki green parka jacket with fur around the hood and dark jeans.
Detective Constable Robert Graham from Kilmarnock CID said: "These were distressing incidents for the people involved and we are carrying out extensive inquiries, including door to door and checking all available CCTV , in order to trace the men responsible for these crimes.
"As always, I’d urge people to be vigilant if an unknown caller attends your property claiming they need access.
"Please ensure you check their identities first and if you have any concerns whatsoever about their intentions, please call a family member, a trusted friend, neighbour or police.
"I would appeal to anyone who saw the men responsible in the area or noticed anyone acting suspiciously or out of place to get in touch."
"Anyone with any information which can help this inquiry is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2683 of 7 October. Alternatively if you wish to give information anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
