Brazen thieves made off with 1,000 litres of diesel during a raid in the north east of Scotland.
Police say that the significant quantity of fuel was stolen within a Forestry Commission area near Buckie in Moray last weekend.
It is believed that the incident took place sometime between midday on last Saturday and 6.30am on Monday, May 24.
The red diesel was stolen after the thieves broke into a tank in the Aultmore area.
Officers have now launched a probe into the incident and have warned locals to ‘be wary’ of anyone selling red diesel in the area following the incident.
Constable Christopher Mackinnon, from Buckie Police Station, said: “Enquiries into this theft are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with information to please come forward.
“We are also asking people to be wary if they are offered any red diesel for sale, and to consider where it may have come from. If you have any concerns, contact police and the matter can be investigated.”
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 0536 of 25 May. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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