Ten tonnes of steel beams worth more than £10,000 have been stolen from a building contractor in Elgin.

They were taken from a yard outside Billy Miller Contractor and Plant Hire between August 28 and September 11.

Police believe the thieves may have returned to the family-run business on two occasions.

Investigating officer Catherine Robertson said: "This has been a significant theft of a large quantity of heavy steel which has possibly been taken on two separate occasions.

"The second occasion is thought to have occurred between September 6 and September 9, with the first being after August 28.

"If anyone recalls seeing anything suspicious in the area over the last few weeks I would ask that they contact us with information."