Police are investigating a spate of break-ins at businesses throughout Dundee.
The Courier was contacted by the owner of Broughty Ferry takeaway Hannah’s to report that thieves had forced their way into his premises and stolen £500.
Businessman Mohamed Reza revealed that during the incident, which took place on Sunday morning, crooks ransacked the inside of his restaurant.
Mr Reza believes this is the latest in a spate of attacks on local premises.
In a separate robbery, thieves last week raided a Greggs bakery in a busy shopping precinct before making off with a safe containing £5,000.
Shoppers reacted with shock following the crime, which took place at the Strathmartine Road Shopping Centre some time between midnight and 6am last Thursday.
Police believe more than one person and a vehicle were involved in the theft.
An investigation is under way and police are looking at CCTV and appealing to members of the public for information.
Officers refused to rule out a link between the incidents.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland is appealing for information after thieves made off with a three-figure sum of money from a business premises in Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, sometime between 8am and 5pm on Sunday February 28.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101. Inquiries are continuing.”