Raiders broke into property

Police are hunting would-be thieves who smashed their way into a house in Auchterarder.

The property in the Hunter Street area was targeted some time between 4.30pm on Saturday and 2.30pm the following day.

Investigators say they are particularly keen to trace a man with a Glasgow accent who was seen acting furtively.

The raiders broke a window to get inside and rummaged through a large amount of items that were in the process of being packed up.

Police Scotland said nothing appeared to have been taken and those responsible left the scene empty-handed.

A spokesman said officers were keen to trace a group of men who were spotted in the area around the time of the break-in.

“Whilst it is unlikely that anyone would have witnessed the break-in take place, we have received information that some people were seen in the area, acting suspiciously on the evening in question,” he said.

“In particular, a man described only as having a Glaswegian accent was seen in a garden nearby in suspicious circumstances.”

The spokesman added: “If anyone is aware of anyone in the area who seemed to be outof-place or acting furtively, they should let us know.”

Any witnesses are urged to call the non-emergency hotline 101 or pass on information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.