Aberdeen thefts and fires being investigated
The eight incidents took place on streets across the city between Thursday, August 10 and Friday August 11
Detectives in Aberdeen are appealing for information following a string of thefts and vehicle fires.
The eight incidents took place on streets across the city, including Springhill Road and Holburn Road, between Thursday, August 10 and Friday August 11.
One of the stolen vehicles – a Ford Transit van – was later found set alight in the Coast Road area.
Police are also investigating the fireraising of a silver Audi car at Tullos Primary School, which they believed to be connected.
Officers are on the lookout for four or five people, dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas.
Detective Sergeant Chris Wilson said: “Our enquiries have established that a group of four or five individuals, dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas, were seen in the area of these incidents, and it is believed the stolen Ford Transit had been used to commit further thefts.
“An extensive investigation is ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“We are also keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have seen a Ford Transit and a silver Audi traveling in convey between 10 and 11 August, 2023, as it may assist our enquiries."
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 0043 of 11 August, 2023.