Police probe as north-east properties targeted with 'pellet gun'

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after 10 properties across Buchan and Formartine were targeted by what is thought to be a pellet gun.

Homes and commercial premises in Ellon, Oldmeldrum, Hatton, Boddam and in Cruden Bay, as well as properties on the A90 and A975, were hit with pellets between Thursday and yesterday.

Sergeant Richard Barnwell, of Formartine community policing team, said: "This kind of behaviour is completely unacceptable and will be robustly investigated.

"The properties appear to have been randomly targeted and those responsible have shown complete disregard for the impact this could have on the occupants within.

"We are appealing for members of the public who were in or travelling through the mentioned areas between last Thursday and Monday, and saw anything suspicious, to come forward.

"It is likely that the suspects have been using a vehicle to drive around the area and shoot projectiles at windows of these properties, situated on the main roads. If you witnessed anything of this nature, or have dash-cam footage which could assist our enquiries, please get in touch.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and to trace the individuals responsible for the incidents.

"Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number CF0235751020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

More from North East Scotland News