Man robbed in Ferguslie Gardens, Paisley

Detectives are appealing after a robbery in Paisley on Thursday, 9 May, 2024.

Around 7.15am, a 44-year-old man was walking through Ferguslie Gardens, when he was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife and demanded money. The suspect made off in the direction of Ferguslie with a two-figure sum.

The suspect is described as white, around 45 years of age and of heavy build with short, black hair. He had a large scar on the top of his head and was wearing a white t-shirt with a picture of a red and gold crown and the word ‘King’ written on it. He was also wearing blue jeans and black trainers. He was walking a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog.

Detective Constable Fraser Williams said: “Luckily the victim was uninjured, however he was badly shaken and we are working to trace the suspect as soon as possible.

“If you were in the Ferguslie Gardens area around the time of the robbery on Thursday morning please contact us. If you recognise the description of the man responsible or have any information that may assist our investigation please phone 101 quoting reference number 1482 of 9 May. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”