Appeal following Inverness break-ins

We are appealing for information following a number of housebreakings in Inverness.

Around 3.40am on Saturday, 21 September, 2024 a man was seen to cycle onto Friars Street from Telford Street, before forcing entry to a shop. Afterwards, the man then cycles towards Friars Bridge.

He is described as a white male of slim build. He was wearing a grey long sleeve top, dark coloured gilet with the hood up, and dark coloured Adidas jogging bottoms. He also had a black cap, black trainers and black adidas backpack.

The second incident happened around 1am on Sunday, 22 September, 2024 when a man was seen to force entry to a shop in the Telford Street area.

He is described as white, of average height and slim build. He was wearing all dark coloured clothing - a jacket with the hood up, jogging bottoms, trainers and a rucksack.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether the incidents are linked.

Anyone with information should contact 101, quoting incident CR/0354549/24 for Friars Street and CR/355787/24 for Telford Street Alternatively, information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.