Inverness teenager makes no plea to theft charges

A 19-year-old man appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today in connection with a series of housebreakings in the city over the summer.

Scott Smith, from Inverness, made no plea to three allegations of theft by housebreaking and one of housebreaking and attempting to open a lockfast place.

He was released on bail.

Police Scotland issued the following statement: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of break-ins to businesses in Inverness.

"The four incidents took place between July 6 and September 3 at premises in the Academy Street, High Street, Telford Street and Barn Church Road areas.”