Copper cabling valued at £130,000 stolen from Dunfermline in two separate thefts

Officers are appealing for information following the theft of copper cabling in Dunfermline.

Cables were removed from a Bellyeoman Park, off Robertson Road in the city between Wednesday, 15 January and Thursday, 16 January, 2025.

There was a similar incident between December 11-18, 2024 in a field adjacent to Buckyburn Place, Dunfermline.

The combined cost of these materials was in excess of £130,000 and the theft involved heavy machinery.

Sergeant Gayle Hopton said: “Enquiries are continuing into this high-value theft and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything around this time to come forward.

“If you saw anything unusual or suspicious in the area, including any suspicious vehicles or heavy machinery, please contact police immediately.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 1374 of Thursday, 16 January, 2025.

Alternatively, you can give your information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can remain anonymous.