Thousands stolen during house raid

Brazen thieves made off with jewellery and a five-figure sum of cash after breaking into a Hairmyres home.

Police are appealing for information after the daylight robbery at Strathspey Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.

At around 1.30pm, officers were alerted to the address and discovered that the rear patio door had been smashed.

Jewellery and a five-figure sum of money had been stolen from the property.

From enquiries carried out so far, it is understood that a group of men wearing baseball caps and dark clothing were seen in the area around the time of the incident.

One of the men was also wearing a Burberry scarf and all spoke with Eastern European accents.

Constable Alisdair McCann, from the community investigation unit at Airdrie Police Office, said:“The surrounding area, and the park in Strathspey Avenue, would have been busy with passing vehicles and dog walkers around the time of the incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious yesterday afternoon, especially a group of three men matching the above descriptions, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 and quote incident number 1626/26.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.