Two women charged in connection with robberies at sheltered housing in Dundee

Two women, aged 21 and 40 have been arrested and charged following an investigation into two robberies and an attempted robbery at a sheltered accommodation complex in Kinghorne Road and Wedderburn Street in Dundee.

The incidents occurred on Wednesday, 17 February and Thursday, 18 February, 2021.

Both women are due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 February.

Chief Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: "Crimes such as these are reprehensible, they have the effect of undermining the usual sense of safety and security felt by residents.

"I hope the arrests reported today leave residents reassured and confident that their local officers are determined to keep them safe.

"I would like to extend my thanks to those members of the public who have contacted the police and offered that vital information which has helped progress our investigation and deliver quick arrests."