Bogus worker steals 92-year-old woman’s purse in Perth

A vulnerable Perth pensioner has had her purse stolen by a bogus workman.

It is understood the 92-year-old woman was alone in her Iona Court home when she received an unsolicited visit this morning at around 11.45am from a man claiming to be carrying out work.

He was wearing a high-visibility vest, and although he showed her identification the elderly victim was unable to describe it.

The man is described as white, in his early 40s and around 5ft 5in.

Police Scotland asked anyone with information to phone 101, speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or talk to any officer.