Elgin fire blaze boss devastated by break-in

Firefighters tackle the van blaze

AN ELGIN business devastated by fire just weeks ago has been left reeling after thieves ransacked its offices.

Fleet Management Services owner Allan Howie admitted he was gutted at the break-in to

his Tyock Industrial Estate premises.

The van and truck rental and sales business is getting back on its feet following a major blaze at the depot earlier this month which destroyed nine vehicles.

Mr Howie said: "Just when you think things can’t get any worse, this happens. This is our fourth break-in over the last couple of years.

"I am absolutely gutted, this is like a kick in the teeth," he added.

The thieves ransacked the offices, leaving a trail of destruction.

Mr Howie said valuable electrical equipment and any cash are always removed from the office each night, so the thieves appear to have fled empty-handed. "It is just mindless," said Mr Howie.

Police are investigating the break-in and anyone with information is asked to contact them on 0845 600 5 700 or to phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.