RAMPAGING GANG BURST INTO HOMES IN DAYLIGHT RAID TERROR
Hunt for hooded men who made off with jewellery and cash haul
Four hooded men made off with a haul of jewellery and cash during a terrifying raid on two homes in broad daylight.
The gang barged into the houses and demanded property from the frightened occupants.
The ordeal began in Ayr’s Fenwickland Avenue on Saturday at 2.40pm.
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown said: “These horrific robberies have left the community shaken.
“For two homes to be targeted in broad daylight is nothing short of shocking.”
Ward councillor Mary Kilpatrick added: “I am shocked and surprised that something like this has occurred in a residential area.
“I think it is alarming.”
A gang made off with a haul of cash and jewellery after targeting two homes in broad daylight .
Four hooded men left two households terrified when they barged into their houses in Ayr’s Fenwickland Avenue on Saturday at 2.40pm.
The frightening ordeal began when the group demanded property from their victims.
The intruders fled with a twofigure sum of cash and jewellery.
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown said: “These horrific robberies have left the community shaken.
“For two homes to be targeted in broad daylight is nothing short of shocking.
“Someone out there knows who did this, and I would urge them to speak to the police. I would also urge everyone to be vigilant and keep doors locked until these criminals are caught.”
Ward councillor Mary Kilpatrick added : “I am shocked and surprised that something like this has occurred in a residential area.
“I think it is alarming. Surely someone seen something.
“I hope they can get help to find out who did this.
“I would urge people with any information to contact the police.”
The Post contacted police to ask them what type of jewellery was stolen in a bid to help trace the suspects. We also wanted to know if any of the victims had been hurt or threatened and if the assilants were armed during the robbery.
A police spokesman replied that they could not give out further details due to operational reasons.
The suspects were described as wearing dark clothing. and had their hoods up and and faces covered.
Detective constable Stuart McCulloch, from Ayr CID, said: “We’re appealing to anyone who was in the Fenwickland Avenue area around 2.30 on Saturday afternoon who witnessed anything suspicious to please come forward.”
Witnesses should contact CID on 101, quoting incident 1842, or alternatively telephone Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, where calls are free and anonymity can be maintained.