Appeal following attempted robbery, Carmuirs Avenue, Falkirk

Officers are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in the Carmuirs Avenue area of Falkirk that happened around 7.55pm on Thursday, 13 January.

A man entered the property and demanded money from a 74-year-old man and thereafter made off towards Carmuirs Street.

The man is described between 5ft 5ins to 5ft 11ins, of stocky build and was wearing black clothing, a black hat and a black mask.

Detective Sergeant Chris Scott said: “Fortunately no one was injured but a 74-year-old man was left shaken by what has happened.

“We are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious around the time of the incident or has any information to get in touch. If you were driving in the area and have dash-cam footage that might help with our investigation then please call us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3119 of Thursday, 13 January, 2022, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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