Appeal following report of fraud incident in Uddingston

Officers in Lanarkshire are appealing for information following a report of a fraud incident in Uddingston.

Around 3pm on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, a man attended a property in the Clydeford Drive area. He offered to carry out guttering work and asked the occupant for a sum of money which was given to him.

The man told the occupant he would return in 10 minutes but he was not seen again.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8 in height and aged between mid to late 30s. He was clean shaven and was wearing a beanie hat and a grey tracksuit. He spoke with a local accent and was driving a white van with ladders.

Constable Ryan Clark said: “We believe this man took money from a local resident under false pretences and we are carrying out enquiries to trace him.

“We are appealing to anyone in the area who may have private CCTV, doorbell camera or dash-cam footage which may have captured anything of relevance to please contact us.

“In addition, anyone who witnessed a man of this description, his vehicle or anything suspicious in the area is asked to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 2523 of 11 February, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.