Thieves cause £50,000 damage to tractors near Banff

Thieves have caused more than £50,000 of damage to a pair of tractors.

Witnesses are being sought after tools were also stolen from inside the tractors between 8pm on Monday night and 6.30am yesterday morning.

Police Scotland describe the incident as having happened in the Parks of Whitefield area of Banff.

A spokesperson said: "The tractors were badly damaged which has put them out of action.

"We would appeal to anyone in area between the times and if you saw anything suspicious to call 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800555111 quoting incident 0473/17th."

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