Appeal for information following thefts, Kincardine and Mearns
Officers are investigating the theft of diesel, oil and tools from vehicles and houses in the Laurencekirk and Luthermure areas of Kincardine and Mearns between Saturday, 18 February, and Sunday, 5 March, 2023.
These incidents have occurred in the hours of darkness within rural locations and a dark green Ford Luton van has been seen in the area around the time of each break-in.
Sergeant Deborah Archibald, from the Stonehaven Community Policing Team, said: "This vehicle has been seen in suspicious circumstances around the time of each of the thefts and break-ins we are investigating.
"I am keen to speak to anyone with any information about the thefts, anyone who may have details of this vehicle and particularly any dashcam footage which may assist our enquiries. Think back - have you seen a dark green Ford Luton van, did it strike you as suspicious?
"In light of the ongoing crimes, can I take this opportunity to remind everyone to remain vigilant and to keep their properties and vehicles secured at all times, to help us prevent opportunistic thieves."
Anyone with any information about these incidents in the Kincardine and Mearns areas is urged to contact Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting incident number PS-20230222-0441.