The murderer of Leven pensioner Mary Logie is still at large, six days after the 82-year-old was found battered to death with a rolling pin.
Police spent much of the weekend searching the home of Mrs Logie’s neighbours after forcing their way in on Friday.
A number of items were seen being removed from the first-floor flat in Green Gates, next door to where the grandmother lived alone.
On Friday, a white Ford Transit van, thought to belong to the same neighbour, was removed from the scene although police would not say whether it was connected to the inquiry.
Shocked locals said they had not seen either of the flat’s occupants, who were thought to have a key to Mrs Logie’s home, since Tuesday.
Police confirmed that no one has yet been arrested in connection with the widow’s murder, carried out in her home some time that same day.
They would not confirm whether the search of the flat in Green Gates was connected to the murder, or whether they had a specific suspect in mind.
Police believe the killing may have been motivated by theft.
The mother-of-three’s body was discovered by a neighbour at around 8pm on Tuesday following concerns she had not answered her phone.
She was last seen alive 12 hours previously when she said she was planning to go to the shops and visit a friend in hospital.
As prayers for the well-liked pensioner, known to friends as Rae, were said in Leven Parish Church on Sunday, the officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Inspector Keith Hardie, praised the reaction of townspeople who have supported the investigation.
“The response from the Leven community has been very favourable and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has come forward and assisted with our appeal,” he said.
“Officers have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area and the reaction from residents has been one of shock and disgust over this despicable crime.
“Again, I ask anyone who has any information that can assist with this ongoing murder inquiry to please contact police on 101, or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”