POLICE have launched an appeal for information after a series of plant machinery thefts in Ayrshire.
A JCB one-tonne swivel dumper truck, Mecalac 1.5-tonne dumper, Thwaites dumper, and another dump truck were all stolen across a three-day period – as well as the attempted theft of a JCB digger.
The first incident happened around 1.50am on Thursday, October 15. A JCB one-tonne swivel dumper truck was stolen from a premises on London Road in Kilmarnock.
The second incident was an attempted theft of a JCB digger from a premises on Callander Road in Ayr, which happened around 1.15am on Saturday, October 17. The suspects were within a dark grey coloured pick-up truck. Nothing was taken but damage was left, police said.
The third incident occurred around 2.30am on October 17, when a vehicle was broken into on Kilmarnock Road in Monkton. A number of electric tools and climbing equipment were stolen. The suspects left the scene in a black Ford Ranger and may have travelled towards Irvine, police said.
The fourth theft took place around 4am on October 17. A yellow dumper truck was stolen from a site near Woodside Gardens in Irvine. The suspects are believed to have driven away in a dark grey coloured pick-up truck towards Cairn Mount.
The fifth incident occurred around 6am on October 17. A yellow Mecalac 1.5-tonne dump truck was stolen from a field near Ploughlands in Kilmarnock. A black SUV type of vehicle was observed leaving the scene in the direction of Kilmarnock on the A759.
The sixth incident happened around 12.10am on Sunday, October 18. When a one tonne Thwaites-branded dumper truck was stolen from Berry Drive in Irvine. The suspects left the scene in the direction of Mill Road. The dumper truck has since been recovered.
Officers said they are keeping an open mind as enquiries are carried out, with the incidents are believed to be linked.
Constable Paul Edwards said, “Following extensive enquiries, we are appealing for the help of the public and would ask anyone who has any information to get in touch. We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who saw a dark coloured pick-up type vehicle with a trailer across the Ayrshire area between Thursday, 15 October and Sunday, 18 October, 2026.
“Additionally, we would ask that those who live locally review any private CCTV or dash-cam footage to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0449 of 17 October, 2026.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed anonymously.
