Woman left 'shaken' after men in balaclavas steal bag and phone

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.

Woman left ‘shaken’ after two men in balaclavas steal bag and phone in Kirkcaldy, Fife — Kirkcaldy: Officers said a 26-year-old woman was robbed around on Wednesday evening while walking on Bridge Street. Google Maps

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A woman has been left “shaken” after two men wearing balaclavas stole her bag and phone in Fife.

The 26-year-old was walking on Bridge Street in Kirkcaldy around 9.20pm on Wednesday when she was approached by the two men.

The woman was not hurt in the incident, but was left shaken.

The first suspect is described as male, around 6ft tall and of slim build.

He was wearing a black zip-up hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and a black balaclava and spoke with a local accent.

The second suspect is described as male, around 5ft 10in tall, and of slim build.

He was wearing a black zip-up hooded top, black balaclava, a black baseball cap, black joggers and white trainers.

Constable Jane Parker, of the Community Investigation & Preventions Unit, Kirkcaldy Police Station said, said: “The victim was not hurt but was left shaken by this incident.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anyone matching the suspects’ description either before or after the incident.

“I would ask anyone with dash cam or doorbell camera devices to check their footage as it could prove to be significant in our enquiries.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 3603 of October 9, 2024, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”