POLICE have been carrying out a week-long campaign in Clydebank against doorstop crime.

Officers wanted to raise awareness of the issue for householders, encourage more residents to report incidents and also sign up to their text alert scheme.

The community alert system was put into action recently after an 86-year-old woman in Drumry was scammed out of her life savings by fake workmen.

The con artists turned up at the woman's door in Melfort Avenue and gained access. One of them distracted the pensioner while the other stole a four-figure sum of money.

Police have been running their operation, dubbed "Monarda" since May 21 and it saw works vans stopped in Kilbowie Road and Dumbarton Road in Old Kilpatrick on Wednesday to ensure they met all proper standards.

West Dunbartonshire Council trading standards staff, Crimestoppers and Citizens Advice have also been involved in Monarda.

PC Dale Logston told the Post that while West Dunbartonshire is combating the problem, there was still more to be done.

He said: "We're trying to stamp it out. It's an on-going thing.

"The road stops are looking at any business travelling by and making sure that everything is legitimate. We did one last week and it was quite successful.

"L Division and West Dunbartonshire Council are one of the areas with the lowest number of such crimes but what we are trying to do is look at who these individuals are and dealing with them robustly.

"We are also raising awareness to get information out to remind people to lock doors and windows and if in your property, know who's coming to the door."

PC Logston added: "It's keeping the awareness out there."

Police are continuing to appeal for information on the con artists behind the May 16 incident in Drumry around 12pm.

The first man is described as in his 40s or 50s with white/grey hair brushed forward. He was of average build and around six ft tall.

He was wearing a long blue sleeved top and spoke with a local accent.

The second man is said to be around 5 ft 9 with medium dark length hair. He was wearing a long grey sleeved hooded top with a zip and dark coloured trousers.

Police have also launched a video as part of the campaign, available on YouTube.