Police have launched an investigation following hundreds of pounds worth of vandalism as well as theft at the site of a derelict hospital in Aberdeenshire.
The incident occurred at Maud Hospital between Wednesday, July 8 and Friday, July 24.
Investigating officers said £600 worth of damage has been caused.
The former hospital building, which closed its doors in 2008, is set to be transformed into townhouses and flats.
A number of other houses will also be built on the site.
PC Stephens, from the Mintlaw policing team, said: “This site is currently derelict and awaiting redevelopment.
“There are signs, fencing and boarding up in and around the entire estate to keep members of the public out for their own safety.
“It is extremely dangerous to be entering these sites and potentially puts lives at risk for those going in and the emergency services responding to calls.
“I urge people to stay out of the site itself and for any witnesses or information that may assist with enquires to identify those responsible for the damage and theft within.”
If you have any information, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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