Image released of man as Ayr jewellery theft case evolves

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A new lead has surfaced in the case of a jewellery theft which rocked an Ayr high street over three months ago.

Officers were called to Alloway Street where an item of jewellery had been stolen on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Now, the item has been discovered and police have released the image of a man who they believe could aid in the investigation.

(Image: Police Scotland)

The man is described as between 30 and 40 years old, around 5ft 7ins tall with a stocky build and spoke with broken English.

He was shaved bald with a bull-head tattoo on the back of his head, wearing a black jacket with a light-coloured hoodie top underneath, light-coloured t-shirt, black Adidas tracksuit bottoms and light-coloured trainers.

Anyone who can help identify and trace the man is asked to contact officers as soon as possible via 101, quoting incident number 1506 of 6 June 2026.

An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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