Defbrillator stolen from Elgin church

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has been stolen from a church in Elgin.

Police in Elgin have appealed for information following the shock theft.

Between Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8, the defib – which can mean the difference between life and death for anyone suffering a cardiac arrest – defibrillator was stolen from the Elgin Baptist Church premises in Reidhaven Street, Elgin.

PC Karra Laing of Police Scotland said: “We are keen to establish the circumstances as to this theft and the whereabouts of the defibrillator now.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information regarding the theft to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting crime report number CR/0316854/23.”