A lot of autos had been stolen from a Scots council's depot in a daring early hours raid yesterday. Two white vans, two silver trailers and two yellow JCB diggers had been taken from the Aberdeenshire Council depot in Stonehaven at round 7am on Monday July 4.
The thieves are mentioned to have compelled open the doorways of the Spurryhillock Industrial Property depot on Broomhill Street to steal the car keys. A safety gate at a close-by housing growth was additionally damaged and a container entered however nothing was taken.
One of many vans has since been recovered in Northumbria, England, and police say enquires are ongoing to hint the others. The vans have Aberdeenshire Council particulars printed on the back and front.
Police are urging anybody who might have heard something to contact Police Scotland and help with their enquires.
Detective Constable Paul McEwen mentioned: “These car thefts have been organised and enquiries are ongoing to hint people who haven't but been recovered. The JCBs had been probably eliminated on the trailers so may nonetheless be collectively and anybody who sees them ought to contact us.
“I'd additionally urge anybody who noticed something suspicious on the web site, or is aware of the place these autos could be to get in contact.
“When you can help our investigation then please contact us on 101, quoting incident quantity 0499 of Monday, 4 July, 2022, or make a name anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
The Document has contacted Aberdeenshire Council for remark.
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