Jewellery and two cars stolen during break-in and robbery

Jewellery, cash, and two cars have been stolen during a break-in and robbery in South Lanarkshire, which police said left a woman “extremely shaken”.

Three men broke into a property and robbed the householder in the Coalburn area, near the B7078, at about 10.20pm on Sunday.

Police Scotland said the woman, 63, suffered a minor injury and was treated by paramedics.

Cash, jewellery and two cars – a blue VW Tiguan and a blue Ford Fiesta – were taken in the raid.

Detective Inspector Vicki Douglas, from Lanarkshire CID, said: “This was a particularly distressing incident for the victim and we can only be thankful that she was not seriously injured.

“We are appealing for any witnesses, local residents with private CCTV or possible dashcam footage from the local area to please come forward.”

She added: “We are also keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have seen any suspicious vehicles prior to the incident.”

The three suspects were described as wearing face coverings, one was wearing a black hat and black clothing, and one was wearing grey jogging bottoms.

Police are carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area.

Ms Douglas said: “Anyone with information which may assist our investigation, no matter how small, should call police on 101, quoting incident 3460 of 14 June. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”