AN 86-YEAR-OLD Drumry woman has been scammed out of her life savings by two men posing as workmen.

At 12pm on Wednesday, May 16, the con artists turned up at the pensioner's door in Melfort Avenue and pretended to be workmen to gain access to her home.

As one of them distracted the elderly woman, the other man stole a four-figure sum of money.

Both men then made off following the theft.

The first man is described as in his 40s or 50s with white/grey hair brushed forward. He was of average build and around six ft tall.

He was wearing a long blue sleeved top and spoke with a local accent.

The second man is said to be around 5 ft 9 with medium dark length hair. He was wearing a long grey sleeved hooded top with a zip and dark coloured trousers.

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and are checking CCTV footage from in and around the area.

Detective Constable Alec Stuart said: “Given the recent spell of hot weather, there may have been many people out sitting in their gardens or out for a walk and you may have seen these two men in the area.

“It’s not unusual to see workmen but these two men were intent on scamming local residents. I have nothing but contempt for these types of criminals who target elderly people in their homes, a place where they should feel safe.

“I am appealing to anyone who has any information to contact us.

“Please think back, did you notice these two men and think nothing of it at the time, any small piece of information could assist us in finding the men responsible for this despicable crime.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID officers at Clydebank Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 1628 of Wednesday, May 16.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.