Police appeal after break-ins at Harbro in Elgin and Mackenzie and Cruickshank in Forres
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DETECTIVES in Moray are appealing for information after two break-ins took place overnight.
The first incident took place at Harbro Home Store on Edgar Road, Elgin, at around 11.50pm on Wednesday night.
Officers then received a call at around 8.20am today, reporting a break-in at Mackenzie and Cruickshank in Forres, which appears to have taken place overnight.
Both stores reopened this afternoon.
It is not yet known whether these two incidents are linked – with break-ins also taking place further afield at Black Isle Brewing and Cromarty-based Egg Box Shop.
Police enquiries have indicated that at least two men, described as being in their early 20s, were involved in the incident at Harbro.
One was wearing beige/grey trousers, a light-coloured zip-up hooded top, black gloves, white trainers and a light-coloured baseball cap.
The second man was wearing a light-coloured hooded top, dark trousers, light-coloured trainers and a light-coloured baseball cap.
Detective Sergeant John Lumsden, from Aberdeen CID, said: “At this time, it is unclear if these two incidents are linked. However, given the timing and locations we are keeping an open mind.
“We are asking for anyone with any potential information to please come forward. We are especially interested in hearing from anyone who may have potential CCTV or have been driving past these areas and have dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 3783 of September 2. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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