A gang targeting Tayside businesses with fake cheques has made off with £45,000 of goods in recent weeks.
Police Scotland has since warned retailers to be vigilant for the scheming crooks.
The most recent crime involved a garden centre in Stonehaven.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said three men entered the premises on Wednesday March 23 and acquired furniture and clothing worth over £4,500.
The suspects paid for the items with a cheque which later bounced.
The items were later found for sale on a well-known online site.
These suspects are believed to be responsible for a series of similar crimes now totalling approximately £45,000 in the Grampian and Tayside areas.
Sergeant Katy Townhill, from the Stonehaven Community Policing Team, said “I would ask retailers to ensure their staff are aware of this type of fraud happening in the area.
“In particular, to be wary of anyone asking to make high value purchases by cheque and carry out due diligence before accepting payment this way.”
- Anyone with information should contact the police quoting incident number 0834 of Monday, 4 April, 2022.
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