Police have warned the public to be on their guard following a series of metal thefts in Moray.
The incidents have occurred over the last three months in the Forres, Rothes and Elgin areas.
Officers said the amounts taken are not hugely significant in value but the combined value of the stolen property amounts to a mid-four figure sum.
PC Donald Matheson, who is investigating the crimes, said: “I would ask members of the public to take sensible precautions when it comes to securing their property.
“Ensure you lock away anything that could be of value to thieves and invest in good quality padlocks for any sheds, garages or outbuildings.
“If you see or hear any suspicious activity call police with this information, ideally at or around the time you notice it.
“We are working closely with local scrap metal dealers in the region to raise awareness of these incidents and get their assistance with our inquiries.”
Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 0682 of 22 January.
