Community centre break-in

Police in Fife are appealing for witnesses after a large sum of money was stolen following a break-in at a community centre in Kirkcaldy.

The incident happened some time between 10.30pm on Monday and 9am yesterday at the Gallatown Gala Community Group premises in St Clair Street.

Staff arrived yesterday morning to discover that the building had been forcibly entered and investigations subsequently revealed that a four-figure sum of cash had been stolen.

Inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to come forward.

Detective Constable Mike Nodes, from Kirkcaldy CID, said: “The community centre staff are deeply disappointed that money, which was intended for investment in various local projects, has been stolen and we are progressing various levels of local inquiries into this break-in.

“Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity in the area between Monday evening or Tuesday morning should contact police immediately.

“In addition, anyone with information that can help us identify the culprits is also asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information, or who saw anything suspicious on Monday night or the early hours of yesterday, can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.