A sum of cash and children’s Christmas gifts are among the items reported stolen after a break-in at a Dundee foodbank.
Thieves targeted Dundee and Angus Foodbank on Albert Street over the weekend.
Two password-protected laptops, a locked money box containing £84.97 and a radio were taken.
A range of Christmas presents, including around 15 kids’ toys in a pink zip-up bag, have also gone.
Volunteers discovered the break-in on Monday morning.
Break-in at Dundee foodbank
In a statement, the foodbank said: “It is with great sadness that we discovered a break-in this morning at our Dundee and Angus Foodbank premises of 110 Albert Street, Dundee, DD4 6QN, which we believe took place over the weekend.
“We take very seriously our responsibility to safely secure the generous and sacrificial donations made by the people of Dundee and Angus and welcome their continued support and trust to use those resources wisely.
“We have issued a statement to officers today at Police Scotland and their enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with any information is urged to call them directly on 101 and ask for Maryfield Police Station.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of a break-in at a foodbank on Albert Street in Dundee which happened between 5pm on Friday, 26 May and 8.30am on Monday, 29 May.
“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0757 of 29 May.”
