Spate of break-ins prompts police warning in Dumfries and Galloway
Properties targeted in Lockerbie, Dalton and Lochmaben
Police in Dumfries and Galloway have issued a warning to residents following a series of housebreakings across the region.
Between the evening of 6th November 2026 and the early hours of 7th November 2026, eight properties in the Lockerbie, Dalton, and Lochmaben areas were broken into.
Thieves took three motor vehicles, two quadbikes, a cattle trailer, and power tools, with an estimated total value of around six figures. Fuel was also stolen during the break-ins.
Authorities are reviewing relevant CCTV footage in an effort to gather more information on those responsible.
Officers are encouraging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Detective Constable Rachael Calderwood said: “We are actively investigating these incidents and would ask anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact us.
"Perhaps you saw an unfamiliar vehicle people whose behaviour seemed suspicious. Any small detail could prove significant so please do pass it on”
Officers are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious, or has dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact Police Scotland or Crimestoppers, where you can stay anonymous.
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