The charity Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information after a Dumfries couple aged in their seventies were assaulted in their own home during a brutal robbery.
The attack took place during the early evening of Sunday 18 August 2019 when the owner noticed something suspicious outside. On opening the door, he was attacked by three people – two men and a woman – and knocked to the ground. He was assaulted again whilst demands were made for money.
Meanwhile, the victim’s wife had heard the commotion and as she investigated what was happening., she was also attacked during which further demands were made for money.
The suspects left the property with a substantial amount of cash and items of jewellery which were of sentimental value.
***The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information given exclusively to our charity – on 0800 555 111 or via Crimestoppers-uk.org – that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for this crime.***
Angela Parker, Scotland National Manager for the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Our charity believes everyone has the right to be safe and that especially applies to feeling safe in your own home. The level of violence used during this robbery was appalling and has shocked the local community.
“We are very aware that some people are unwilling to speak directly to the authorities about what happened. This is especially true if you know the individuals involved, which is why we are reaching out to those who haven’t come forward. Our charity is here for you and guarantees you will stay completely anonymous if you tell us what you know. We have always kept our promise of anonymity since we began over 31 years ago. By contacting us you could also be eligible for a reward of up to £10,000.
“Our UK Contact Centre is open 24/7 on 0800 555 111 or you can use our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No one will ever know you contacted us and it could be your information that makes a difference.”“Please call 0800 555 111 or use our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. We know there are people with vital information about this attack and urge them to do the right thing and speak up 100% anonymously.”
***Note: Information passed directly to police will not qualify. The reward will only qualify if information is passed to Crimestoppers’ 0800 555 111 number or via the untraceable anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org***
