Premium vehicle thefts double in five years
The number of premium cars being stolen has doubled over the last five years, according to new research.
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Thieves using WhatsApp to fuel ‘car theft epidemic’
Vehicle thieves are utilising WhatsApp to streamline their car theft process, according to a leading vehicle protection specialist.
Police appeal for witnesses after thieves break into north-east home
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a north-east home and stole jewellery.
Aberdeen charity shop boss hits out at thieves caught on camera stealing donations
A charity boss has blasted callous thieves who stole clothing intended to help people in need.
North-east thieves stealing wing mirrors and windscreen wipers
Thieves operating in the north-east are stealing wing mirrors and windscreen wipers, a new report shows.
North-east thieves stole car after using hook to fish keys through letterbox
Police said criminals targeted a property at Kings Road, Stonehaven, and fled with electrical items including a TV as well as a silver Audi A4.
Aberdeen gardener offers £1,000 reward for information after thieves steal tools from shed
An Aberdeen business owner has hit out after thieves stole £2,000 of tools during a raid on his shed.
Police appeal for witnesses after two break-ins at north-east service stations
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following two break-ins at service stations in the north-east.
Police appeal after children’s Jeep stolen in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a children’s Jeep was stolen in Aberdeen.
Disgust as thieves steal dead Aberdeen man’s bike
The family of an Aberdeen man who died in a car crash have spoken of their shock after thieves stole his beloved motorbike.
Aberdeen man left gutted after thieves steal car
His silver Vauxhall Zafira was taken by a gang of youths who are suspected of three other car thefts since Friday.
Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal copper cabling worth £6,000
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole copper cabling valued at around £6,000.
Fears for stolen puppy after thieves raid north-east kennels
A north-east owner today told of her shock after raiders struck – stealing a puppy.
Moped thugs ‘target comedian Michael McIntyre on the school run’
Comedian Michael McIntyre was robbed by a gang of hammer-wielding thieves on mopeds while he waited to pick up his children from school.
North-east community left disgusted after thieves steal toilet box cash
A north-east charity has stepped up security after thieves stole cash meant to support children.
Shock as north-east police operation finds 25% of vehicles unlocked
The Evening Express looked on as officers opened 23 of 92 car doors with ease – and also opened 10 unlocked front doors.
Thieves strike at Aberdeen charity shop ‘three times in 12 hours’
Crooks have targeted a city charity shop three times within 12 hours.
Aberdeen students told to lock up property to deter thieves on university campus
Aberdeen students have been urged to stay vigilant and make sure their property is locked up to prevent thefts.
Four sheds on same Aberdeen street raided by bicycle thieves
Thieves targeted four sheds on one Aberdeen street in a single night, prompting a police investigation.
North-east teenager left ‘gutted’ after thieves steal motorbike
A North-east teenager has been left “gutted” after thieves stole his only means of transport to get to and from his work.
Police appeal after thieves steal 270 lobster creels in North-east town
Police are appealing for information following the theft of more than 250 lobster creels in a North-east town.
Group gives games consoles to Aberdeen community centre hit by thieves
An Aberdeen community centre left devastated after it was raided by thieves over Christmas has received a boost from a North-east group.
Thieves blasted as they ‘selfishly deprive’ Aberdeen pupils of iPads and computers
Callous thieves have stolen more than £1,000 of iPads and computers from an Aberdeen primary school.
Help on hand after thieves steal kids’ games consoles from Aberdeen community centre
Members of an Aberdeen community are rallying round after thieves stole games consoles from a centre.
Thieves steal Christmas light display from North-east heritage centre
Thieves have dampened the festive cheer in a North-east town.
Charity saves Christmas for Aberdeen mum and kids hit by heartless thieves
A family whose festive gifts were stolen by heartless thieves have had their Christmas saved by kind-hearted helpers.
North-east business saves Christmas after thieves stole projector from garden display
A woman has thanked a local business for stepping in to replace a projector stolen from her popular Christmas display.
Aberdeen mum heartbroken after thieves steal children’s Christmas presents from shed
A family's Christmas has been ruined after heartless thieves stole presents worth thousands of pounds.
Aberdeen shop targeted by thieves for third time in a month
Staff at an Aberdeen store have said they will continue trading despite being targeted by thieves for the third time in a month.
Thief caught on camera stealing cash and alcohol from Aberdeen shop
A thief has been caught on camera stealing cash and booze in a night-time raid at an Aberdeen shop.