Manhunt after woman robbed by knifeman in Perth.

Inquiries made door-to-door as crime shocks local community

Police in Perth have launched a manhunt after a woman was threatened and robbed at knifepoint near a city primary school.

The 54-year-old victim was walking along a footpath between Tweedsmuir Road and Struan Road when she was approached by a man wearing a hoodie.

He pulled a knife on her and made off with her handbag and purse.

The woman was said to have been left shaken, but unharmed.

The incident happened at about 8am on Saturday, close to the entrance to Letham Primary.

Investigators carried out a series of door-to-door inquiries over the weekend, and are checking local businesses and private homes for CCTV footage. They have appealed for any witnesses to get in touch.

The suspect is described as white, between 20 to 30 years of age and around 5ft 7in. He had an average build and was clean shaven, and was described as wearing a black hooded jacket, with his hood up, and jeans.

Police have been told that, the night before the robbery, residents reported “intimidating” men asking passersby for money at nearby shops.

Detective Sergeant Ryan Thompson, of Dundee CID, said: “The victim was shaken but didn’t suffer any serious injuries.

“If anyone remembers seeing anybody matching this description acting suspiciously around the area at that time, or has any relevant information, please contact us.”

The crime has sent shockwaves through the community.

One resident said: “I think its just terrifying – the thought that this guy could have been sitting in wait for the woman to come by.”

Another local said the area was usually very peaceful. “You sometimes get groups of youths hanging out beside the school, but it’s never really a problem,” they said.

“This sort of random incident is very worrying. There’s a lot of young families and older people living round here.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 897 of October 26, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This sort of random incident is very worrying. There’s a lot of young families and older people living round here. LOCAL RESIDENT