Police appeal after three Inverness businesses targeted by thieves
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Three Inverness businesses were the victim of thefts earlier this month.
In the first incident the Taste of China takeaway in Charleston Court, Inverness and Kinmylies Post Office were both broken into between 1.30am and 3am on Monday, August 7.
Police say various items were stolen and the incidents are being treated as linked.
A police spokesperson said: "Our initial enquiries have revealed that a person has gained entry through the rear yard gates of each premises before gaining access inside to each premises and exiting the same way.
"We are continuing to carry out enquiries, gather and study CCTV from in and around the local area to assist us in establishing more information on this crime.
"If you were in the area between the times stated and saw anything suspicious or have any information that may assist our investigation, please contact 101 with reference number CR/0147367/23.
"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained."
In a separate incident the Lidl supermarket in Telford Street, Inverness was broken into between 3am and 4am on Friday, August 11.
Police say the premises were broken into via the front door, and a quantity of alcohol was stolen before the person responsible exited via a rear door.
Anyone with information on this incident should call 101 quoting reference CR/0150229/23 or Crimestoppers as above.
