Witness Appeal After Car Theft

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted a woman who tried to stop him stealing from her car in Kirkcaldy.

The incident happened at around 7pm near the Priory Park Health and Fitness Centre on Victoria Road, and the the 27 year old woman suffered minor injuries

Officers say she heard the sound of smashing glass coming from outside. When she went to investigate she saw a man breaking into her vehicle. She immediately challenged him and a struggle ensued resulting in the woman suffering minor injuries. 

The man then made off on foot in northerly direction towards St Clair Street - he had stolen her purse.

Police Scotland says a number of vehicles drove by the area at the time, which was still daylight.

The suspect is described as being a white male in his 30’s, with a skinny build, short dark hair, wearing a grey hooded top, dark coloured trousers and carried a green/tan coloured rucksack on his back. He was also believed to be carrying a golf club and a tennis racket.

'Quite an ordeal'

Inspector Paul Dick said: “The victim of this attack has gone through quite an ordeal and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Victoria Road at around 7pm on Tuesday and who remembers seeing anything unusual to please get in touch with police on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

“At this time it was still daylight and it is known that a number of vehicles drove past the area. It may also be possible that the male was loitering nearby prior to 7pm so we would also like to hear from people who saw someone matching the man’s description.  

“I would like to reassure the public that incidents like this are very rare however police patrols will take place in the area and enquires are being carried out by local officers into this matter.”