Police issue warning over spate of thefts

Police have warned of an unusually high number of thefts from vehicles, homes and businesses in a short period of time in the Inverness area.

Since the start of the year there have been more 20. The thefts have included fuel from vehicles and oil tanks, car batteries and equipment from building sites.

Police urged the public to make sure properties are properly locked.

Detective Constable Chris Macleod said: “It is unusual to have so many crimes of his nature in the Inverness area in such a short period of time.”

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