Motorhome owners urged to be vigilant after series of thefts in Perthshire

Officers in Tayside are urging motorhome owners to be vigilant after a series of thefts targeting vehicles in Perthshire.

Four Fiat vans – two Fiat Ducatos, a Benimar Mileo and a Fiat Trigano – were stolen from properties in Monifeith, Invergowrie and two in Crieff between Tuesday, 23 July and Friday, 26 July.

Three of the four vans were recovered in the Tayside area but one of the Fiat Ducatos, stolen on Friday, 26 July, remains outstanding.

There are similarities between each case and officers believe they are linked.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

The vehicles were taken from Lorne Street, Monifieth, Sauchie Road and Foyers Way in Crieff and Errol Road in Invergowrie.

Detective Inspector Simon Murray said: “We are investigating these thefts and I would urge anyone who believes they may have any information or who had seen any suspicious behaviour to get in touch.

“We would also urge anyone with a motorhome to be aware and vigilant against the risk of thefts.

“There are a few simple steps that be useful to prevent theft.

“Using a steering lock can be an effective way of ensuring that your vehicle is not stolen. It can be a useful deterrent.

“If you have a garage, I strongly recommend you use it to secure your vehicle out of sight.

“Vehicle trackers and tracking devices are also a form of additional security and can assist recovering stolen cars quickly.

"Ensure your vehicle is locked and secure and all valuables removed when not in use.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting reference 0411 of 23 July.