Police are investigating CCTV footage that seems to point out a would-be thief attempting to interrupt into autos at a Scots automotive lot.
Central Scotland Automotive Gross sales' on-site cameras picked up a person wandering via its array of vehicles shortly after 3am on Saturday.
He seems to strive doorways as he embarks on his late night time stroll among the many motors - all captured in excessive element by the safety system.
CSCS says the person, carrying a lightweight and navy-coloured jacket with orange trim, was not in a position to break into any of their wheels - however could have been extra profitable at a neighbouring enterprise.
In a submit on social media, the Grangemouth enterprise mentioned: "This morning at 3:05am we had slightly go to from this man … Does anybody know this man?
"He didn’t handle to get in to any of our autos or buildings, however did handle to get into one of many neighbouring enterprise' autos.
"Police collected all CCTV proof this morning and are engaged on native CCTV footage additionally."
The agency says it has shared the footage in a bid to establish the chancer - and to guard the area people.
It added: "Extra regarding for us are native residents and their properties.
"With so many aged folks residing shut by is he going round attempting their doorways? We have to get this man off the streets!
"He's carrying very distinctive clothes and presumably native to the world."
Police have confirmed they're wanting into the tried break-ins however are but to make an arrest.
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “Round 6.30am on Saturday, 16 April, 2022, officers obtained report of a person tried to break-in to autos at Newhouse Enterprise Park in Grangemouth.
"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
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