Overnight, between 2330hrs on Monday 21/10/2024, and 0715hrs on 22/10/2024, a plant vehicle known as a Cubi-Clean (ride-on trike used to clean out cattle sheds) was stolen.  The machine was located close to Sorbie Road, Saltcoats - a rural track off of Knockrivoch Place, Ardrossan.

Any witnesses or pertinent dashcam footage of suspicious activity in or around the area are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 - reference PS-20241022-0601.

It should be noted that organised criminal gangs targeting farm equipment are an increasing threat across Scotland.  The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime is a multi-agency partnership involving key organisations - collectively working together to prevent, reduce and tackle rural crime.  Find out more:

Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime | Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime