Tayside Police is stepping up its extensive lines of enquiry after a group of men were spotted attempting to break into Carse of Gowrie properties in the early hours of the morning.
The first incident took place on Monday at about 1.20am when two individuals were disturbed when trying to gain access to a property in Newton Steadings, Glencarse.
Eyewitnesses say the assailants then fled the scene in a 4x4-type vehicle.
