Two teenagers arrested over spate of incidents

Police have arrested two 15-year-old boys in connection with a spate of vandalism and breakins across Dundee and Invergowrie.

The force said yesterday two teenagers had been traced following an investigation into a number of incidents involving damage to vehicles and theft.

A spokesman said the two boys had been released pending further inquiries “for legal reasons” but would not give any additional information.

Officers investigated a break-in at Scotmid on Invergowrie Main Street on January 17.

Two days later, a father scared off a group of teenagers after he discovered them climbing into the back seat of his unlocked car in Greystane Terrace.

A number of NHS staff then had their cars targeted in a night of chaos which saw 16 vehicles damaged in the space of two hours.

Workers reported more vehicles being “badly damaged” the following day.

The incidents were spread across Mariner Drive, Gemini Crescent, Luna Place, Wurzburg Court and Medipark car park.

In one of the most severe attacks, a boulder was used to smash into the passenger window of a white BMW and holes were gouged into the bodywork.

Officers said they believed all of the incidents may have been linked to one group.

The break-ins led to increased police controls in Invergowrie, Dundee Technology Park and the areas around Ninewells Hospital, and staff were asked to submit any dashcam footage which might help to identify the culprits.

Around 40 residents attended a public meeting with police in Invergowrie on Thursday.

Police confirmed the arrests yesterday and pledged to provide further updates in the next few days.