Appeal to trace north-east musicians instruments and amps which were stolen from Tarves

An appeal has been made to trace several distinctive items which were taken from a vehicle in Tarves on Saturday.

North-east singer/songwriter Charley Buchan who performs as C S Buchan explained: "I had all my music gear, laptop/hard drives nicked from my car in Tarves in the early hours of Saturday morning.

"This also included my Fender Telecaster Deluxe, Simon & Patrick S6 acoustic guitar, Fender Champ 12 valve amp and Fender Bronco 40 bass ampo trace.

"Please keep an eye out for any of these things crossing your path."

Grampian Online also understands that properties in the Tarves area was targeted on Friday night with a PlayStation stolen from a rural property along with keys while cars were being searched through.

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact 101.