A woman prayed on Scots pensioners by 'pretending to be from the church' before breaking in.
Police have launched a probe into a pair of incidents in Perth in which the callous crook tricked her way into OAP's homes, offering a bottle of wine as a gift.
The two linked incidents happened in the Craigie area of the city between 4-5pm on Thursday, December 30.
On the first occasion, the woman tricked her way into an elderly couple’s home in Darnhall Drive before the householders became suspicious and made her leave before she could steal anything.
On the second occasion, a short time later, the same woman managed to trick her way into an elderly woman’s home using the same tactic. Once within, she distracted the householder and stole a quantity of money before leaving.
Following the incident police have launched an appeal for information.
Officers would like to trace a woman described as possibly in her 40s, slim build, who was wearing a light-coloured puffer-type jacket and carried a blue or green carrier bag at the time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "It is possible that the person also attended at other doors in the area.
"If she has done so and you have CCTV or video doorbell footage of this person, we would particularly like to hear from you.
"If you have any information that could assist us, please call 101 or speak to any police officer.
"Also, information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is CR/37575/21."
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