Police are appealing for witnesses after two men broke into a Crieff property and removed copper water tanks and piping.
The incident took place at an empty flat in Alma Place, Crieff at around 10pm on November 18.
The two men were disturbed in the process of carrying out their act by residents of a neighbouring property.
They subsequently made off but did not manage to take all of the metal with them.
However, the flooding caused by the removal of the tanks was described by police as “extensive”.
A Police Scotland statement said: “Officers would like to trace the two men who were disturbed committing the theft.
“The first is described as about 5ft 11 with an untidy ginger beard, wearing a dark tammy and a dark jacket.
“The second is described as also about 5ft 11 with a thin face, wearing a light baseball cap, light coloured windbreaker-style jacket and blue jeans.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 citing reference number CR/31145/19.
Information can be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
