THE THEFT OF metal from a business in the Chanonry Road South area of Elgin has sparked a police investigation and public appeal.
At some point between August 28 and September 11 approximately 10tonnes of steel beams were stolen from a commercial premises, possibly over two separate occasions.
Investigating officer PC Catherine Robertson said: “This has been a significant theft of a large quantity of heavy steel which has possibly been taken on two separate occasions.
“The second occasion is thought to have occured between Wednesday 6 September and Friday 8 September 2017 with the first being after Monday 28 August.
“If anyone recalls seeing anything suspicious in the area over the last few weeks I would ask that they contact us with information.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0840 of 11th September, or alternatively to remain anonymous you can call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.