Police investigate if service station thefts are linked

NEARLY £1000 in cash was stolen following an incident at the Esso Service Station at about 11am last night.

Police say the crime could be linked to another break-in at a service station in Fraserburgh in the early hours of this morning.

Detective Inspector Finn McPhail said: "At this stage we are keeping an open mind as to whether these incidents are linked until further enquiries have been carried out.

"In saying this crimes of this nature are extremely rare in both communities, so to have two similar break-ins reported to Police this morning gives us numerous lines of enquiry to pursue.

"Officers will be carrying out enquiries in both areas and I would like to thank local residents for their patience while this is done.

"I would also appeal to anyone with information to please get in touch as soon as possible if you saw any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in the vicinity of each station around the times in question.

"In particular, we are keen to hear from anyone who saw a group of youths in either area.

"Any motorists with dash-cam footage which captured either station overnight could also be extremely useful."