BIRDERS have been asked to help in the quest to recover optical equipment stolen from an RSPB reserve in Scotland.
It is thought that the Swarowski binoculars and scopes, stolen earlier this month from the visitor centre at Loch Leven, near Kinross, may be offered for sale online.
Valued in total at about £33,000, they were not brand new but used either by staff as part of their observation duties or for hire to members of the public eager to view ospreys and other wildlife.
The burglary occurred at about 10pm on Friday February 10 and is being investigated by Perth CID.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police via 101, quoting incident number 3990 of February 10.
Alternatively, for those seeking anonymity, calls can be made to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
It is not known if the optics had been bought or gifted to the bird charity by the manufacturer.
Nor is it known whether they were insured or have yet been replaced.
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