Police believe two lorries that went up in flames on a busy north-east road this morning may have been stolen from an industrial estate in Aberdeen.
Two vehicles were stolen from the West Tullos Industrial estate in Aberdeen through last night and shortly after the theft, emergency services were called to two lorries that went up in flames on the A97.
The blaze was reported near Gartly shortly after 4.30am and fire crews spent an hour and a half bringing it under control.
Police have confirmed that they have linked the theft and the fire and Detective Sergeant Scott Gillespie said: “I would appeal for anyone who saw two HGVs in the North-east between midnight and 5am this morning to contact police as a matter of urgency as we trace their movements.
“We are following several positive lines of enquiry however I would urge anyone with information about these incidents to get in touch.
“Please contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you wish to remain anonymous.”
