Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of a Milwaukee Impact Gun from a white Ford Connect van in Longside near Mintlaw between 8pm on Thursday 12 June and 9 am on Friday 13 June 2025. 

The power tool was later found in gardens nearby but damaged. 

If you have any information in relation to this incident you can : 

Contact Police on 101 or using the “Contact Us” form on the Police Scotland website https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/ 

Report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. 

Quoting reference 1596 of 13 June 2025

For Van and tool security advice please find attached a copy of our Van security guide.

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Police Scotland’s North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.  The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function.  Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community.  These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues.  They are assisted by the division’s Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working.