On The Beat: ‘Prevention crucial if we want to stop theft’
Acquisitive crime can have a long-lasting impact on the communities we serve, in particular the victims who are targeted.
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Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years
Thefts of motor vehicles in Britain have risen by 56% in four years, new figures show.
Police appeal for information following thefts in north-east village
Detectives are appealing for information on three "linked" incidents in a north-east village.
Aberdeen residents urged to lock doors following spate of thefts
Residents are being told to lock their doors after a spate of thefts and attempted thefts.
Man charged after items worth nearly £1,000 stolen in Aberdeen
A man has been charged in connection with a series of alleged thefts in Aberdeen.
Police warn Aberdeen residents to lock up their bikes after series of thefts
Police in Aberdeen are urging residents to secure their bicycles after a spate of thefts.
Appeal after cash and jewellery worth around £5,000 stolen from north-east homes
Cash and jewellery worth around £5,000 have been stolen from properties in the north-east.
Man charged after cars, toys and watches stolen from homes in Aberdeen community
A man is due to appear in court today following a series of thefts in an Aberdeen community.
Boys, 14 and 16, in custody following break-ins at Aberdeen businesses
Two teenagers are in custody following reported break-ins at two businesses in Aberdeen.
Appeal launched after break-ins at homes in north-east town
Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to after two homes in a north-east town were broken into yesterday.
Three charged in connection with spate of vehicle thefts across north-east
Three men have been charged after 10 vehicles, including motorbikes, electric bikes and Landrover Discovery were stolen in the north-east.
Appeal after chainsaws and tools worth around £5,000 stolen from north-east business
An appeal has been launched after tools worth around £5,000 were stolen in the north-east.
Pair charged after spate of thefts in the north-east
Two men have been charged over a series of thefts over the last two weeks.
Appeal after £10,000 of lights stolen in north-east
Police are appealing for information after LED lights worth around £10,000 were stolen in the north-east.
Two men and teenager charged over alleged vehicle thefts in Aberdeen
Two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with a number of alleged vehicle thefts across Aberdeen.
Man charged after 20 sneak-in thefts across Aberdeen
A man has been charged in connection with 20 sneak-in thefts across Aberdeen.
Appeal for dash cam after north-east service station break-ins
Police in the north-east are re-appealing for witnesses to come forward after two service stations were broken into.
Police carrying out security visits at Aberdeen bookies after series of break-ins
Officers are carrying out high-visibility patrols and security checks at businesses in Aberdeen after break-ins at bookies.
Police urge north-east residents to lock up after spate of thefts
Police are warning members of the public to secure their property following a spate of thefts.
Man, 36, charged after break-ins and thefts in Aberdeen
A man has been charged following a number of break-ins and thefts in Aberdeen.
Appeal after thieves break into shed at north-east school
Thieves have broken into a shed at a north-east school.
Police warning as thieves strike in Aberdeen community
Police are urging residents to lock their property after two homes were targeted in an Aberdeen community.
Man jailed for stealing coffee and cheese and assaulting workers at Aberdeen shops
A thief has been jailed for 10 months after he assaulted shop workers as he targeted three retailers in the same day.
Teenager charged after thefts from Aberdeen properties
A teenager has been charged after a number of thefts from properties in Aberdeen.
Police looking for three men after bikes and golf clubs stolen from sheds in Aberdeen
Mountain bikes and golf clubs have been stolen from a number of sheds in Aberdeen.
Police urge public to remain vigilant after break-ins and bike thefts in Aberdeen
Police in Aberdeen are urging the public to remain vigilant following a spate of break-ins and bike thefts in the city.
Man, 30, charged in connection with alleged break-ins and thefts from car dealerships, service stations and hair salon
A man has been charged after two North-east car dealerships, four service stations and a hair salon were targeted.
Two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old charged in connection with alleged thefts
Three young teenagers have been charged following a string of thefts in the North-east.
Man, 38, charged after sneak-in thefts from properties in Aberdeen
A man is due to appear in court after a number of sneak-in thefts from properties in Aberdeen city centre.
Van broken into and equipment stolen in Aberdeenshire thefts
A compactor worth more than £1,000 and various tools have been stolen in to two separate incidents in a North-east town.