Police in Angus have launched an appeal after a spate of attempted break-ins.
The incidents are said to have taken place in Muirhead and Auchterhouse, with the latest happening early on Monday morning.
Two men were seen on CCTV in the grounds of a house on Coupar Angus Road in Muirhead at around 7am and, later, attempting to enter a property on Braeside, Auchterhouse – smashing a rear door with a stone in the process.
Then, between 8.15am and 8.30am, a further incident took place at another house on Coupar Angus Road with the same men trying to smash a rear door with a hammer.
The culprits were disturbed by the owner of the house and made off in a red Vauxhall Corsa.
The first man is described as having a stocky build, being in his 30s, with a dark baseball cap, jacket, trousers and trainers.
The second had a slim build, was wearing a red jacket at 7am and a dark jacket at 8.15am, with dark trainers and trousers.
Both of the men were wearing facemasks.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Angus police launch probe after spate of attempted break-ins
