Knife gang in terrifying house raid

Couplethreatenedinhome

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Bellshill.

At around 3.20pm on Monday, October 30, a 31-year-old man and a 27 year-old woman were in their home in Rockburn Crescent when three men forced their way in and threatened them with knives before leaving with a three-figure sum.

The three suspects then left the scene in a white coloured vehicle.

No-one was injured in the incident but both victims were left badly shaken by the ordeal.

Police say the first suspect is white and is in his 20s with a local accent. He is approximately 5ft 6ins and was wearing a balaclava, a blue/grey jacket and blue/ grey tracksuit bottoms and is slim to medium build.

The second suspect is white and was wearing a green tracksuit and a green balaclava.

And the third suspect is white, of heavy build and was wearing a hooded top and a yellow mask.

Detective Constable Graeme Lawrence, Wishaw Police Station, said: “This incident took place in someone’s home and has left them feeling fearful, therefore it is vital that we find the three men responsible

“Officers have been gathering any relevant CCTV footage and have been speaking to local residents, however they are also looking to witnesses to help with enquiries.

“There is a primary school in this area so there may well have been parents going to and from the school to collect children.

“Think back, did you see anything suspicious or anybody matching the descriptions?

“You may have information that can help us in our enquiries so we appeal to anyone who may think they have seen something to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact CID Officers at Wishaw Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 2146 of Monday, October 30.

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