Copsprobe carandred dieselthefts

Police officers in Blairgowrie have launched an investigation after two alleged car theft attempts and a red diesel theft are thought to be linked.

The first of the three incidents took place on Glenalmond Road, Rattray, between midnight and 2am on Monday, March 21 where persons broke into a construction site stealing red diesel from on site machinery.

The latter incidents took place on the same street between 10pm on Sunday, March 20 and 8.30am on Monday, March 21 where the windows of two cars had been smashed in.

Police believe that this was an attempt to steal the vehicles, with no items stolen.

Officers believe the time and place of these incidents means that they are likely linked.

A police spokesperson said: “We are currently investigating three linked incidents of theft and two attempt theft of motor vehicles in the Rattray, Blairgowrie area.

“Firstly, persons have gained access to a construction site on Glenalmond Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie between midnight and 2am on Monday, 21 March. Red diesel was thereafter stolen from machinery on site.

“Secondly, two cars parked within a car park on Glenalmond Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie had their windows smashed between 10pm on Sunday 20 March and 8.30am on Monday, 21 March.

“It is believed this was in an attempt to steal these vehicles.

“No other items were stolen from the vehicles. Given the similarities in timescale and location it is believed these incidents are linked.

“If you have any information that could assist us, please call 101.

“Information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Quote reference number 0407 of March 21, 2022.”