Over 200 calls made to police in Thurso area last month
MORE than 200 calls were made to the police in the Thurso area in November, members of the town's community council heard at their latest meeting.
Police officer, Stephen Mezals, said the 214 calls related to helping vulnerable people, mental health issues, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, assaults and domestic abuse.
"A lot of them have been resolved but some are still under investigation, " he said.
Community councillor, Colin Johnston, said he sees a lot of motorists using mobile phones when they are driving and wondered what could be done about the problem.
He was told the police can deal with the matter if they see it happening.
Vandalism to a bus shelter near Thurso cemetery and to public toilets at Riverside was also mentioned and members were told the police are investigating these problems and working with other agencies, including Highland Council to try and resolve them.

Thurso and northwest Caithness Highland councillor, Matthew Reiss – a former police officer – said the local authority is "well aware" of the issues but said it can be difficult to detect these offences. He also pointed out that penalties are increasing for people who use their mobile phones while driving.
Later, community council chairman, Ron Gunn, pointed out that a wall along from the Bank of Scotland is in an unsafe state and could fall down. He said something should be done to prevent that from happening.
Meanwhile, buskers Leo Shelley and Friends were congratulated for raising in excess of £10,000 for Caithness and Sutherland Womens' Aid since they first began supporting the organisation in June 2014.
Mr Gunn, said it was " a great achievement" and thanked them publicly for their efforts.
Members heard that 66 women and 50 children and young people are receiving support at the moment.
Local man, Mark Rosie, was praised also by the community council for his work carrying out repairs at the town's Christmas tree.