The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Break-ins and thefts are linked
Police investigating a spate of vehicle thefts and break-ins across Fife say some of the recent incidents are linked. Officers are urging people to be vigilant and check their homes and security.
A number of thefts carried out over the past four weeks are now being investigated.
On November 6 a Ford Transit van, Yamaha quad bike, child’s motocross bike and a KTM motocross bike were stolen from a garage in Wellwood, Dunfermline. The van was recovered in the Kirkcaldy area.
On November 8 a silver VW van was taken from Main Street, Saline, which was later recovered in Methil.
On November 13 a darkcoloured Mercedes saloon was seen at an attempted break-in at the Woodend Industrial estate, Cowdenbeath. Police say the vehicle is linked to other commercial break-ins in south west Fife.
On November 17 a Ford Transit van with £30,000 worth of tools and specialist equipment was stolen from outside a property in Rose Street, Dunfermline, overnight. The vehicle was then recovered in the Kinross area however the valuable tools are still missing.
Over the weekend of November 26-27, a grey or silver Range Rover was seen at a housebreaking in Donibristle Gardens, Dalgety Bay, where a number of items, including expensive watches, were stolen.
Police investigating the spate of thefts now say this vehicle is linked to incidents in Crossgates and Dunfermline.
Detective Inspector Kieran Marsh said detectives were pursuing a number of positive lines of inquiry.
He also moved to reassure the public that every effort was being made to bring those responsible to justice.
He added: “We are asking people to be security conscious, especially in the run-up to the festive period when they may have more valuable items around.
“Please consider reviewing your security and if it could be enhanced by alarms or CCTV.
“Prevention is a big part of policing and the public has a vital role to play in this.
“Anyone who witnesses anything suspicious should contact us via 101, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”