Police Scotland hunt would-be Inverness Premier Stores shop raiders who fled after removing roof tiles
Police are investigating an attempted theft and break-in at a convenience store in Inverness.
Officers are appealing for information after the incident at Premier Stores, Lochalsh Road between 02.40am and 03.30am on Thursday, January 23 this year.
Two unknown males were spotted trying to gain access to the rear of the shop premises by removing slates from the roof, before fleeing the area.
The first male was wearing a black jacket with a white emblem on the front, dark grey joggers and white trainers.
The second male was wearing a light grey jacket with a light-coloured hoodie underneath, black joggers and black trainers.
A statement on behalf of Police Scotland said: "Our initial enquiries have revealed that two unknown males were observed to be on the roof of the premises, removing tiles from the roof with an unknown object before fleeing the area in the direction of Telford Road, Inverness.
“We are continuing to carry out enquiries, gather and study CCTV from in and around the local area to assist us in establishing more information on this crime.
“We are asking anyone who may have heard or saw anything suspicious in the area or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the suspects that could assist our investigation to please contact 101 with reference number 0289 of 23/01/2025."
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
