iStockA hunt has been launched to trace a man after an elderly woman was robbed at her home in Kilmarnock.
The 82-year-old woman was at home in Craigie Court, in the Shortlees area, when a man came to her door at around 10.55am on Thursday.
After she answered the door, the man pushed past her and entered her home before taking off with her purse, which contained her bank cards and cash.
The man left the property and made off in the direction of Treesbank Road and Lainshaw Avenue.
He is described as white and around 30 years old. He was wearing a grey and black top and a black baseball cap.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective sergeant Andrew Dunlop 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 11am 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 1222 of July 17, 2025, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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