Police have issued a witness appeal after tools worth a mid-four-figure sum of money were stolen from an Aberdeenshire quarry.
Two Stihl MS181 12in chainsaws, a Kipor petrol generator as well as a steel rope winch and a quantity of timber were among the items taken from Pines and Needles, Tillygreig Quarry sometime between Tuesday, July 2 and Monday, July 8.
Inquiry officer PC Nicky Power said: “A thorough investigation is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area between the dates given and may have seen anything unusual or suspicious to contact us. The premises is located on the unclassified road between the B999 and B979.
“We would also urge anyone who is offered these tools for sale to check their authenticity and if they have any concerns to contact the police.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 using ref. no. CF0173460719.”
