16-07-2025
Police hunt three men after house and car windows smashed in Scots town
It's believed the trio carried out the vandalism before escaping in a Toyota Aygo.
Police are hunting three men they believe smashed house windows and a car windscreen in Dumfries.
The vandalism happened at an address in the town's Deans Avenue at around 10.20am on Sunday.
A number of windows at the house were smashed, as well as the windscreen of a car parked outside.
Initial enquiries indicate three men carried out the vandalism before making their escape in a silver Toyota Aygo.
Constable Stephen Dickson said: 'Significant damage was caused to this property and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to trace those responsible.
'I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or noticed anything suspicious around the time to please contact us.
'In addition, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is urged to get in touch as this could assist our investigation.'
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Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 1276 of July 13.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
