Appeal after tools worth thousands stolen in the North East

A construction site and a house were targeted in Peterhead

Author: Bekki ClarkPublished 31st Jan 2018

Power tools worth thousands have been stolen in Peterhead.

The first theft occurred sometime between 4.00pm on Friday 26 January 2018 and 7.30am on Saturday 27th January 2018 from a construction site at Peterhead Harbour. The tools and equipment taken are valued at a four figure sum.

The second incident occurred sometime between 2.00pm on Sunday 28th January 2018 and 9.00am on Monday 29th January 2018 at a home on Prince Street in the town. Tools and equipment taken are valued at a four figure sum.

Investigating Officer PC Lisa Will said: "If anyone noticed any suspicious behaviour in and around the harbour area overnight on Friday into Saturday or the area of prince Street on Sunday afternoon and night, I would ask them to get in touch with officers.

"Similarly, anyone offered property for sale which they may have concerns where it came from should also call us.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2403 of 27 January for the Peterhead Harbour incident and 0776 of 29 January for the Prince Street incident."

Information can also be given anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.