THE Alloa campus of Forth Valley College has been vandalised, with five incidents reported to police in nearly four months.

Local officers were told about the crimes, which have seen windows and glass panel doors smashed by individuals throwing stones, between Sunday, April 16 and Monday, August 7.

Police in Forth Valley are working alongside their partners at the college to identify those responsible.

It is said the damage has resulted in significant expense to the college, as well as disruption to staff and students, and anyone who can assist with ongoing inquiries is asked to come forward. 

Inspector Charlie Mitchell from Alloa Police Station said: "It's really disappointing whenever incidents of vandalism and damage occur, but it's all the worse when it occurs at such an important feature for a local community, which is exactly what the Forth Valley College campus here in Alloa is. 

"We are working closely with staff at the facility to identify anyone involved in these incidents and we would urge those who may have seen any suspicious activity to come forward. 

"In addition, anyone with any other information relating to the vandalisms should also get in touch." 

Andrew Lawson, Forth Valley College’s associate principal and executive director HR ＆ operational effectiveness, who is based at Alloa Campus, said: “Everyone associated with Forth Valley College has been angered and frustrated at the latest acts of vandalism directed towards our campus at Alloa. 

“Windows have been smashed, doors have been damaged and graffiti has been left on walls by a group of children who have been shown on CCTV carrying out these wanton acts of destruction. 

“There is no excuse for this behaviour and we are working closely with Police Scotland and the local community to track down these people and take the appropriate action.

"These irresponsible youngsters do not understand what their negative actions mean for the close-knit Alloa community.

"They have got to realise that if they continue to cause damage like this, it could affect their own future employment and training. 

"The people of Alloa and everyone associated with Forth Valley College are immensely proud of this state-of-the-art £21 Million Campus which was opened in 2011 and was the first phase of FVC’s ambitious estates plan.

"To see it treated in this way is distressing and disappointing especially as the campus is open for everyone in the town to make use of. 

"That is why we are joining with the local police in Alloa and the wider local community, to appeal for anyone with information on who is causing this damage or who sees any suspicious behaviour at or near the building, to contact the police immediately so we can help stamp it out once and for all. 

"These young people should understand that in the not too distant future, they could well be looking to apply for a course or to train at their home town college, so they can find employment.

"If they keep causing damage, these places and the excellent facilities on offer might not be available to them when they need them." 

Those with information can contact Alloa Police Station via 101 or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.