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Nina Glencross

Woman poses as carer to rob pensioner during fake home visit

Cops are on the hunt for a woman who posed as a daily carer to gain entry to an elderly man’s home before robbing him.

The woman turned up to the 87-year-old man’s home in Hunters Crescent, Invergowrie between 5.30am and 6am yesterday pretending to be his daily home carer.

After carrying out some general tasks, she stole quantities of cash and medication among other items before leaving a short time later.

The victim only realised he had been deceived when his genuine daily carers arrived hours later.

The woman police are looking to trace is described as white, aged 25-40 with long blonde hair.

She was wearing a white and black checked jacket or blazer, white t-shirt and light blue jeans.

She is thought to have been driving a silver or grey Vauxhall Corsa which has been seen on local CCTV.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or speak to any police officer.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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