Brazen crook snuck into 66-year-old women's house during Prestwick bogus call

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A manhunt has been launched after a brazen crook snuck into a 66-year-old women's house in Prestwick during a bogus call. Cops have put residents on high alert as they launch a probe into the incident on Wednesday afternoon.Two men visited the women's house in Lichtenfels Gardens posing as Scottish Water workers.One man distracted the victim whilst another man snuck in and attempted to steal from her at around 4pm.Suspecting the men were crooks the woman bravely challenged them and they left the property empty handed.Officers are now trying to track two men who were driving a white transit van with no signage on it.One man has been described as being of heavy build, thick black curly hair, with facial hair and a generally scruffy appearance.

He was wearing jeans and a yellow, high-vis vest over a t-shirt.Officers say they have limited detail on the second man — describing him as slim and wearing dark coloured clothing.Chief Inspector Kevin Lammie, area commander for South Ayrshire said: "This type of crime is a priority for South Ayrshire police and working with partners, we will continue to target rogue traders and bogus callers who target often the most vulnerable in our communities.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."I would encourage people to look out for family members, report any suspicious activity and share key prevention messages which include not to