Aberdeenshire crime: Man, 48, arrested and Co-op store closed after early morning break-in

A 48-year-old man has been arrested following an early morning break-in at an Aberdeenshire shop.

Police were called to a break-in at the Co-op store on Kinmundy Road in Peterhead around 12.25am on Monday.

The Co-op store remains closed to customers.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection.

Police have said enquiries remain ongoing.

The break-in happened during the early hours of Monday morning. | Martin Philip

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.25am on Monday November 10, we received a report of a break-in and theft from a premises on Kinmundy Road, Peterhead.

“A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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The Co-op has been approached for comment.