Reward offer after £100k stolen in raid

The family of a pensioner who lost more than £100,000 in life savings and jewellery in a break-in have offered a reward for information on the theft.

The break-in was discovered at a house in Carnegie Street, Dumfries, at 11:30am on Friday after the man left the items in the property at 5pm on Thursday night. Items taken in the raid also included watches and cash in American dollars.

Police Scotland said the 75-year-old’s family are offering the reward to anyone with information which will lead to the arrest and conviction.”

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