A spate of crimes, including garage break-ins and vehicle thefts in Tayside, has sparked a widespread police investigation.
Between June 4-16, 15 incidents have occurred across the Invergowrie, Kinross, Dundee, Birkhill, Fowlis and Monifieth areas.
Suspects have gained access to commercial garage premises, stealing vehicle true keys from offices and then using them to steal customer vehicles.
Police believed that the stolen vehicles are then used for other crimes, including breaking into shops and domestic residences within the Tayside Division.
One other incidents saw Alyth Garage broken into on Wednesday at around 2am and a motorbike worth £5000 was stolen.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 4am on Wednesday police were made aware of a break-in at a premises on Cambridge Street in Alyth.
“Entry to the property was forced and a black Aprilla motorcycle was stolen from the premises.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0355 of June 15.”
Tayside Police say officers are carrying out “positive lines of enquiry” over the flurry of break-ins.
DI Allan Thomson said: “These housebreakings have been very damaging for the businesses involved and extensive enquiries are underway to catch those responsible.
“Our enquiries are progressing and I would ask anyone who has seen or heard anything suspicious that might help with our investigation to get in touch as soon as possible.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage all business owners to check that their crime prevention measures are in good working order including any intruder alarms or CCTV.
“Please also check that your premises is locked securely at close of business and customer keys are stored in a secure place.
“Should you wish to receive crime prevention advice for your premises, whether that be physical security, CCTV, secure key storage options or anything else related to keeping your premises safe, please contact our Partnerships, Interventions and Preventions Department by email at taysidepreventionsandinterventions@scotland.police.uk”
