A hero who was targeted by a thief in his own home has shared his story in the hopes of helping others.
Bobby Davidson, 71, lost his wallet on October 9 after a man entered his Peterhead home and pushed him aside as he left.
The former fisherman, who in 1985 selflessly jumped in a harbour in Shetland to rescue a drowning man, last night opened up about the incident which he says has left him “traumatised”.
Mr Davidson, who also has a Lloyds Medal for Saving Life at Sea, warned that people less equipped to handle a theft are at risk.
“It was a bit traumatising, but I was lucky,” he said yesterday.
“I was able to get help from the Fishermen’s Mission, who were able to help me sort out my insurance, but people who don’t have that support could find themselves in trouble.
“My wallet had lots of documents in it and money, but thankfully that was returned. All the money was gone – obviously.
“But people who maybe struggle to remember their bank details could have their PIN number in their wallet or purse and be robbed of everything.”
He stressed the importance of keeping doors locked and having someone to call upon for help when needed.
“This type of crime seems to be on the rise,” Mr Davidson added. “But that’s just what I’ve heard.”
The local stalwart, who has previously volunteered his time with the Ugievale centre in the port, also praised police officers who attended his home within minutes of the thief running away, who then helped him cancel his bank cards.
Last night a spokeswoman for the police said she did not have figures to suggest crime was “on the rise”.
She added: “Officers did respond to a call on October 9.
“An investigation is ongoing.”
Mr Davidson, pictured with his awards, volunteered with the port’s Ugievale Centre alongside pal Jan Taylor on his retirement.
He was presented with a memento by the group’s Jeanette Barbour when he eventually stopped running buses for its elderly users.
