Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information following the theft of heating fuel from a house in North Kessock.
The theft happened at a property in Mill Crescent between February 23 and April 18.
Up to 900 litres of heating oil was removed from a 1,000 litre domestic oil tank located in the garden.
Police in the Highlands have received multiple similar reports of thefts of heating fuel from across the region this year.
On each occasion a significant quantity of fuel has been removed from insecure tanks.
Constable Mark Chappell, who is investigating the recent North Kessock theft, said: “Given the large volumes of fuel that is being stolen on any one occasion it is believed that those responsible would be using a large vehicle and some form of pumping equipment.
“We are appealing to the public to contact us if they saw anything suspicious in the area.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to encourage all residents to ensure they conduct regular checks of their fuel levels, where possible secure all fuel tanks and report any suspicious behaviour as soon as practicable.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference NE3070/18, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.