Police are appealing for information after a dumper truck was stolen from a construction compound near the A9.
The three-tonne vehicle was reported missing from a yard near Kincraig associated with the dualling roadworks which have recently been completed.
It was stolen sometime between Wednesday, September 27 and yesterday.
The yellow dumper truck is marked as belonging to Nixon Hire and bears the registration plate Q331 GCY.
Investigating officer Constable Jamie Emburey said: “This is a specialised piece of equipment and I would ask anyone who believes they’ve seen a vehicle matching this description being moved or they’ve been offered it for sale should contact us as soon as possible.
“Any information can be passed to police on 101, using reference NM6840/17 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”