Police are appealing for information after a 73-year-old woman was robbed in her own home in Stirling.
The incident happened at around 3:15pm yesterday.
She was at home in Ewing Court when a caller attended at her door.
A man pushed past her and came into her home.
A purse containing bank cards and cash was stolen - and the man fled in the direction of Bannockburn Road.
The man is described as white, around 40-years-old, around 5ft 10in tall, with blonde short hair and was wearing a distinctive hooded top which was grey/blue on the top and white on the bottom. He was also wearing blue shorts and black trainers and spoke with a local accent.
Detective Constable Rhianna Christie said : “Although the woman was not injured, this was a very upsetting incident for her and we are keen to trace the man described or speak to anyone who knows who they are.
“In addition, if you have private CCTV or were driving in the area around 3.15pm on Thursday and have dash-cam that could assist officers, then please contact us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2805 of 25 September, 2025, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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