Police appeal for info after classic cars vandalised

POLICE officers in Moray are appealing for information after the high value vandalism of classic vehicles in Keith.

The incident is thought to have occurred between 7pm and 9pm on Thursday, August 22, at a shed located on Moss Street in Keith.

A number of classic vehicles were vandalised and damage caused is estimated to be a five figure sum.

Investigating Officer PC Cameron Renton said: "The shed contained a number of classic vehicles including two Ford Dexta vintage tractors and a convertible Austin 7, manufactured in 1919, exactly 100 years ago. The tractors sustained damage to their bodywork however the Austin 7 was the vehicle that sustained the greatest and costliest damage.

"Bodywork was damaged, the windscreen was smashed, the leather roof was torn, a seat was ripped out and industrial fluid was poured over the inside of the vehicle.

"Between 7.30pm and 8.00pm last Thursday night two males were seen in the area of the shed who then cycled towards the main road in Keith (A96). These individuals may have valuable information that could assist us and I would ask that anyone who knows them or has information that can help us, get in touch.

"Vandalism such as this is completely unacceptable and so I would ask the local community to think back and recall if they remember seeing anything in the area of Moss Street that could assist us with our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1269 of August 23.

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