Residents warned after bogus workman left 80-year-old woman 'shaken'

Officers have been gathering relevant CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information.

7th Oct 2022

Residents in Ayrshire have been warned to be on the look-out after a bogus workman incident left a pensioner “shaken”.

A man came to the door of an 80-year-old woman in Kennedy Drive, New Farm Loch in Kilmarnock at around 6pm on October 5.

He pretended to be a workman and gained access to her property, however the lady managed to make him leave her house before he had a chance to steal anything.

The man has been described as white, gaunt in appearance, with a slim build. He was wearing orange work clothes and said he was from the water company.

Officers have been gathering relevant CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information on the man.

Detective constable Darren McDaid said: “I am asking everyone in the area to be on the look-out for any suspicious activity and to be extra vigilant when people come to your door.

“It’s possible this man may have approached other home-owners in the area or may have been spotted in other streets around this area.

“These people have no conscience and it’s imperative we prevent them from preying on vulnerable people in our communities.

“Anyone with information has been asked to call officers at Kilmarnock Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 2514 of October 6.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.”