A probe has been launched after thieves raided a Scots hairdressers on two separate occasions making off with equipment and hundreds in cash.
The Sheer Perfection salon on Alness High Street was broken into around 5.15pm on Friday and then again at around 3.15pm on Monday.
Cops says a 'three-figure sum' of cash was taken in the robberies along with a 'quantity' of hairdressing equipment after the Highlands business was targeted.
Detective Constable Chris Robertson, Alness CID, said: "From our enquiries so far, witnesses have said that there was a loud noise at the salon around 10.30 pm on Saturday, 7 August, but saw nothing untoward so police were not called until the salon opened again yesterday.
"If you were in the area and saw people hanging about the salon on the Saturday night or indeed, over the weekend, then please get in touch.
"Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote reference number 2153 of Monday, 9 August, 2021, when calling. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111