Police Scotland have confirmed that they are investigating the theft of a purse from a house in Bellevue Road yesterday.
Spurtle understands from a local reader that two bogus workmen gained access to a property there posing as plasterers.
Officers later visited nearby residents issuing a description and advising people to be vigilant.
Anyone with information that may assist the inquiry should contact Police Scotland on 101, or make an anonymous report through Crimestoppers on Tel. 0800 555 111.
Police Scotland’s booklet containing information on how to spot and stop bogus callers can be downloaded by clicking the link here.