Police continuing to investigate elderly woman’s robbery report

Police in Dundee are continuing to probe the alleged robbery of an 86-year-old disabled woman by a man she believed to be a taxi driver.

Lucia Rizza said she was targeted after being driven home by the man from Gallagher Retail Retail Park on Sunday afternoon.

Mrs Rizza said that two purses, which included cash and family jewellery, were taken after the man offered to help her into her home in the Craigie area of the city with her shopping.

A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed inquiries into the incident are continuing.

Officers are keen to trace the driver of a white people carrier type vehicle.

Anyone with information that may be useful should contact Poice Scotland, Tayside Division on 101 or any police officer.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.