Appeal following housebreaking and theft in Kirkwall

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a housebreaking and theft in Kirkwall.

The incident happened between 1.30pm on Sunday, 24 August, and 2am on Monday, 25 August, 2025, at a property in Buttquoy Park, where items including a television and games console were stolen from within.

Sergeant Ross Masson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or noticed anything suspicious around the time to please contact us.

“In addition, anyone with any private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is asked to get in touch as this may be able to assist.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0294 of 25 August, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.

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Appeal following housebreaking and theft in Kirkwall

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