Police pulled petrified woman through window to safety after horror home invasion
Police pulled a terrified woman to safety through her broken kitchen window after a masked thug broke in, abducted her - and threatened to kill her.
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DNA evidence helps snare thief after £7,000 raid on Aberdeen flat
A serial housebreaker has been jailed after DNA evidence helped snare him following a £7,000 raid on an Aberdeen flat.
Man, 30, charged following break-in at north-east community hall
A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a housebreaking with intent to steal from a north-east community hall.
Man facing ‘lengthy custodial sentence’ after breaking into Aberdeen court building
A man has been warned he faces a "lengthy custodial sentence" after breaking into an Aberdeen court building and "wandering" around for 20 minutes.
Electronics and jewellery stolen from north-east properties
Police are appealing for information after two homes were broken into in a north-east village.
Two men in court after break-ins in north-east town
Two men have appeared in court after a number of north-east premises were broken into.
Unpaid work for thief who broke into north-east homes and stole goods worth thousands
A north-east man has been handed unpaid work after breaking into houses and stealing thousands of pounds worth of personal belongings.
Brave north-east pensioner fought off masked raider with zimmer frame
A fearless north-east pensioner battered a masked intruder with his zimmer frame after discovering the man in his bedroom at 5am.
Jail for Aberdeen man who smashed his way into woman’s flat
A drug-fuelled thief smashed his way into a woman's flat in broad daylight before being caught red-handed by police.
Man in court for second time over north-east break-ins
A man has appeared in court for a second time after allegedly trying to break into a number of properties in and around a north-east town.
Teen charged after series of housebreakings in north-east village
Police have confirmed a 19-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of crimes within the north-east.
Aberdeen thief jailed after being caught on CCTV exchanging stolen coins worth £800 in Sainsbury’s
Andrew Allan, 54, forced open the door of the flat on Nelson Street - which is just metres from police station - and raided the property of cash and valuables.
Bungling Aberdeen thief caught after ditching bag of loot with his name on documents inside
A bungling serial thief was caught after police found his abandoned rucksack filled with his haul - and documentation featuring his name.
Man admits breaking into Aberdeen house and stealing cash and keys
A man has admitted breaking into a house in Aberdeen and stealing cash and car keys.
Two men charged following series of Aberdeen break-ins
Two men have been charged after a series of housebreakings and thefts in Aberdeen.
Inquiries ongoing after break-in at Aberdeen pub
Police are continuing to investigate following a break-in at an Aberdeen pub.
Inquiries ongoing after break-in at Aberdeen pub
Police have launched an inquiry after an Aberdeen pub was broken into.
Man, 24, charged in connection with Aberdeen break-in
A man has been charged in connection with a break-in and theft in Aberdeen.
Video: Man arrested after break-in at Aberdeen Boots store
A man has been arrested after a pharmacy in Aberdeen was damaged early this morning.
Man charged following break-in at Aberdeen home
A man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a home in Aberdeen.
Machinery worth £9,000 stolen in north-east housebreaking
Police are appealing for information after machinery worth £9,000 was stolen during a housebreaking in the north-east.
Crime report shows Aberdeen is ‘one of safest places to live’
Crime rates across Aberdeen are falling, according to a new police report.
Police launch investigation after items worth more than £10,000 stolen from north-east home
Police are appealing for information after goods - including jewellery worth more than £10,000 were stolen during a break-in.
Police appeal after donations stolen from Aberdeen food bank
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking at an Aberdeen charity base.
More than £10,000 worth of jewellery and money stolen from Aberdeen property
Police are appealing for information after jewellery and money worth more than £10,000 were stolen from a Aberdeen property.
Man charged after high-value theft from north-east property
A man has been charged in connection with a housebreaking in the north-east.
Witness appeal after break-in at Aberdeen home
A witness appeal has been launched after a housebreaking in Aberdeen.
Man charged after jewellery stolen from north-east property
A man has been charged after jewellery, electrical items and clothes were stolen from a north-east home.
Appeal after cash stolen from Aberdeen home
An appeal has been launched after an Aberdeen home was broken into and cash stolen.
Man, 41, charged over thefts and housebreakings in north-east town
A man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a north-east care home.