Probe after Post Office cash theft

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Police have launched an investigation after more than £1,000 was stolen from a Post Office branch.

The outlet — which is based within the Spar store in Mount Stewart Road, Wormit — was targeted by two men.

It is understood distraction methods were used by two men in order to obtain the cash.

Officers are now looking to trace the pair believed to have carried out the theft and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

Both suspects are described as men of Pakistani origin and aged between 30 and 35 years old.

One of them had dark hair and was wearing jeans and a black jacket over a white polo shirt.

The other man was wearing a black suit.

It is also understood the pair were in the company of another person during the incident.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Fife are investigating a theft from a business premises in Mount Stewart Road, Wormit.

“The incident took place around 2.20pm on Friday when a four-figure sum of money was stolen.

“Officers are eager to speak to two men who may be able to assist with our inquiries.

“They are described as Asian, believed to have been of Pakistani origin, and aged between 30 to 35 years old.

“The first man was wearing jeans, a black jacket, with a white polo shirt underneath, and had short dark hair.

“The second man was wearing a black suit.

“Anyone with information about this is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A Post Office spokeswoman said: “Post Office can confirm there was a theft at Wormit Post Office on Friday.

“The people who run our Post Office branches provide important services to local communities.

“Any robbery or attempted robbery is very traumatic for the victims and we will be supporting the police in their efforts to apprehend those responsible.

“Post Office would urge anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”