Around £20k of damage caused as windows smashed at housing development

An appeal has been launched after almost 30 windows at newly built houses were smashed in Dundee.

The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on August 2 at a construction site in Summerfield Avenue.

Alongside the homes, the windows of four construction windows also sustained damage.

The estimated value of destruction caused is believed to be around £20,000.

One of the suspects has been described as in his early teens, wearing a blue T-shirt with a white crocodile pattern, dark tracksuit bottoms, black and grey boots, and a grey balaclava.

Police constable Andrew Masterston, of Longhaugh Police Station, said: “Nearly 30 windows were smashed at newly built houses, along with damage caused to windows of four construction vehicles.

“The estimated value of the damage is £20,000.

“We are keen to trace a suspect, described as being in his early teens, wearing a blue T-shirt with a white crocodile pattern thereon, dark tracksuit bottoms, black and grey boots, and a grey balaclava.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0712 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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