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Bid to trace black pickup truck after £1k Caithness theft

Agricultural equipment was stolen near Oldhall, Watten.

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Police want to speak to the owners of a black pick up truck seen near Watten in Caithness. Image: Chris Sumner/ DC Thomson.

Police are trying to trace a black pickup truck that was spotted near the scene of a £1,000 theft in Caithness.

Agricultural equipment including hand tools, a strimmer and diesel was stolen from a garage and a steel container near Oldhall, Watten.

The theft happened sometime between Sunday September 1 and Tuesday September 24.

Police say while “extensive inquiries are ongoing”, they are looking for the public’s help.

Caithness theft: Black pickup truck ‘not known to locals’

A police spokesman said: “We are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual to come forward.

“If you saw anything unusual or suspicious in the area, including any suspicious vehicles, please contact police immediately.

“Police have also received intelligence that a black pickup truck type vehicle was seen in the early hours of Saturday September 21 near the area.

“This vehicle was not known to locals and may be of relevance.

“Additionally, we encourage anyone with dashcam footage or other relevant information to reach out, as it could be crucial to our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 2878 of September 24.

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