Police are searching for three young boys after a shed was set on fire and destroyed in the early hours of Saturday in Oban.
Officers were alerted to the incident that happened around 4.30am in the back garden of a house in Creag Bhan Village, Glengallan Road.
Police said that the shed and everything in it was “completely ruined” in the blaze, as well as the house being damaged from the heat of the fire.
The force has established that three young males were seen running off from the location towards Glengallan Road.
Officers are urging members of the public with any information that might help them trace the males to come forward.
Detective Constable Colin Oman said: “People may think there is no harm in this type of crime, but it can be extremely harmful.
“Fire can take hold and spread quickly, especially in this hot, dry weather.
“Thankfully, no-one was injured but the shed is destroyed, and the house suffered damage from the heat of the fire.
“I am asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident to contact us, if anyone has dash cam or doorbell recording equipment, please check the footage and contact us if your footage could assist our investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0884 of Saturday 18 May, 2024.
“Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.”
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