An appeal has been issued by police following an apparent spate of thefts from homes, businesses and vehicles in St Andrews.
Local officers in North East Fife say they have received at least 13 reports of properties and cars being entered between September 1 and October 11, with various items including games consoles, computer equipment and cash stolen from within.
The incidents have occurred in Pilmuir Place, South Street, Forbes Place, North Street, Henderson Terrace, Howard Place, Queens Terrace, Market Street, St Mary’s Place, St Andrews Holiday Park and the University of St Andrews.
An investigation is ongoing to establish if the crimes are linked, but anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity in the streets targeted has been urged to come forward.
Sergeant Neil Johnston from St Andrews Police Station said: “The owners of these properties and vehicles are all extremely upset at the theft of their personal belongings and we would urge anyone with information that can assist with our ongoing inquiries to contact police immediately.
“The public are reminded to help us deter acquisitive crime by taking simple security measures such as ensuring homes and cars are locked appropriate when left unattended.
“Valuables should also be removed or stored safely out of sight and where appropriate consider the use of security lighting and alarms.
“Advice on crime prevention is available on our website at www.scotland.police.uk.”
