Man arrested and charged in connection with robbery of elderly woman in Kilmarnock

A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of an 83-year-old woman in her home in Bonnyton, Kilmarnock.

Around 1pm on Thursday, 23 October, 2025, a man presented at the woman's door then entered and stole her purse and phone.

The woman was injured but did not require hospital treatment.

The 40-year-old man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff court on Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

Detective Sergeant Keith Hyndes said: "We’d like to thank the community for their assistance with our investigation.”