A pensioner was robbed in broad daylight by a 'man carrying crutches' in a terrifying incident in Dundee this afternoon.
Police are appealing for information after the 79-year-old man was robbed on Glenmoy Avenue between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on Sunday.
The thug made off with a two-figure sum of money before he was seen walking down Glenmoy Avenue and Glenprosen Terrace after the incident.
The man is described as being around 5ft 10 inches tall and of slim build.
He was wearing wearing a black beanie hat, a black face mask, a blue/grey coloured jacket with a logo on left chest, black jogging bottoms and black trainers. He was also carrying crutches.
Police Constable Scott Ferrier of Downfield Police Station said: "The victim was shocked by the incident but thankfully he was unhurt.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 1675 of Sunday, February 28.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."
