Stephen Barnes via iStockA probe has been launched after a number of vans were broken into on Wednesday.
Four reports were made to police that tools had been stolen from work vans in the Perth, Aberuthven and Auchterarder areas overnight.
Vans were broken into on Burghmuir Road and Cedar Drive in Perth, Main Road in Aberuthven and Ruthven Street, Auchterarder.
Detective Constable Rachael Shields said: “We believe at this time that these break-ins and thefts are linked.
“The thieves obviously knew what they were looking for and seem to have specifically targeted works vans.
“I would ask anyone with a work van to be vigilant and not leave tools in the vehicle overnight. Secure lock boxes are also a deterrent to thieves and you can have your tools marked which make them less desirable to steal.
“If anyone in the areas targeted has any information, private CCTV or dash cam footage, contact us.”
Those with information are urged to call 101 and quote incident number 0553 of January 29. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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