‘Spider-Man’ knife thug robbed pensioner
A PENSIONER was left petrified after being robbed by a knife thug wearing a Spider-Man mask.
The intruder forced his way in to the 73-year-old man’s home in Scotstounhill on Saturday night.
The incident took place at a property on Danes Crescent - a quiet suburban culde-sac - around 8.55pm.
The thug threatened the elderly man with a knife and quickly made off with cash, leaving the OAP shocked but unharmed.
Police have described the incident as “despicable” and are now calling for witnesses to come forward and help identify the culprit.
They also believe the thug may have tried to get access to other homes nearby before he gained access to the man’s house.
The area, close to Scotstounhgill bowling club, is quiet and residential.
Officers are looking for a man described as being about 6ft tall, of medium build and between 20 and 30-years-old.
He was wearing a darkhooded top, dark trousers and a balaclava.
Detective Inspector Jim McLauchlan said: “An elderly man has been subjected to a terrifying ordeal within his own home and it absolutely vital that we trace the despicable individual responsible.
“We understand that the suspect may also have attempted to get into other properties nearby and so I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed someone acting suspiciously in the area yesterday evening to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drumchapel CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.