Cllr Angus Forbes writes:
"Today I have written to Police Commander Ian Scott asking that he allocate more resource to the Inchture area following break-ins and vandalism over the last couple of weeks.
"On the 14th thieves gained access to the Spar store and stole some money; this follows on from a similar but unsuccessful attempt a few weeks earlier. On the same night the windows of the Village Hall were broken by vandals. Inchture is a largely commuter town mid way between Dundee and Perth, it normally enjoys very low crime rates. I am sensing a feeling of general unease among the elderly and vulnerable due to these three incidents so close together and I wanted to see if an extra few Police patrols would help so I have written to Commander Scott
"Commander Scott replied very quickly to say that he would see if that is possible within the resource he has available, I understand their resources are largely tied up with the terrible incident in Coupar Angus.
"He did also say that they were pursuing a specific line of enquiry so I hope that helps to allay fears with the community. Hopefully some high visibility patrol can be organised very soon which will bring back the sense of security that Inchture normally enjoys.
"My thoughts are very much with the owner of the Spar Store who just last week agreed to fund the installation of, and host, the defibrillator that the community have worked so hard to acquire."