Reward for information about attempt to break into vehicles at Perth repair shop
Elder and Paton High Quality Auto Body Repairs shop on Perth’s Arran Road was targeted in the early hours of May 22.
by Douglas Dickie, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/authors/douglas-dickie/A Perth business has offered a reward for help in catching a man seen trying to break-in to vehicles in a car park.
Elder and Paton High Quality Auto Body Repairs shop on Perth’s Arran Road was targeted in the early hours of May 22.
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The shop has now released CCTV images of a man they believe was trying to break-in to the vehicles, and want help in identifying them.
A post on the firm’s Facebook page said: “In the early hours of this morning this man attempted to break into several vehicles in our front car park - unfortunately he had his face well covered up - he spent over two hours trying to enter vehicles, but he managed to get away.
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“We watched the CCTV and he headed right towards the river possibly headed towards North Muirton. There is a £500 reward for anyone who saw anything or information for the arrest of this man - hopefully with everyone’s help we can get him off the streets.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland is carrying out enquiries. “Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows who is responsible should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting 0226 of Friday, May 22.”