Four-figure sum of cash stolen from elderly woman's Fife home

Police are investigating after a thief broke into an elderly woman's home in Dunfermline and stole a four-figure sum of money.

It happened at Clay Acres Court some time between 1am and 6.30pm last Monday (February 15).

A purse and a bag - both containing money - were stolen during the incident.  The occupant was not at home at the time.

Constable Helena Scott of the Fife Division community investigation unit said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have any information or who may have seen any suspicious activity around the Clay Acres Court area to come forward.

"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 2781 of 15 February, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

More from Local News