Woman arrested after spate of charity box thefts across central Scotland

Officers investigated the thefts in Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirling, Bannockburn, and Linlithgow.

Woman arrested after spate of charity box thefts across central ScotlandiStock

A woman has been charged after a spate of charity box thefts across central Scotland.

Officers investigated the charity box thefts across Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirling, Bannockburn, and Linlithgow. between April 9 and April 26.

Police said a 37-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the thefts.

She is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday.

Police constable Boyle said: “I would like to thank all members of the public who assisted us with our enquiries. Stealing from charitable causes and those in need is completely unacceptable.

“We have proactively engaged with affected premises to ensure all incidents were thoroughly investigated and those responsible held accountable.”

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