iStockA man has been charged in connection with the theft of copper cabling and other industrial materials in Aberdeen.
Police say various businesses were targeted between March and April this year, and goods worth tens of thousands were stolen.
Cabling valued at five figures was taken from premises in Abbotswell Road on Wednesday, March 26, and metal was taken from a site in Langdykes Road on Thursday, March 27.
On Monday, April 14, high value metal was taken from a premises in Langdykes Road.
Some of the goods were later recovered.
A 31-year-old man is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, April 15 in connection.
Police say enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Constable Andrew Yule, Kittybrewster CID, said: “Stealing from businesses is not a victimless crime and these costs are passed on to consumers and the general public.
“We will use all resources available to get those responsible for such thefts.
“Anyone with any information on these incidents, or similar, should contact 101 quoting reference 1559 of April 14.”
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