Housebreaking – Laurencekirk

20/02/2025
About 9 Alert 9 Housebreaking – Laurencekirk

We are appealing for information in relation to housebreaking in Borrowmurhill Road area of Laurencekirk. Did you see anyone in the area acting suspiciously between Thursday 23 January and Sunday 2 February 2025.

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. 

Ref : CR/0042730/25

Most housebreakings are carried out by opportunist thieves – so take away the opportunity and keep your home and possessions safe. Lock windows and doors even when you are at home but keep keys nearby in case of an emergency.

Property Marking and Insurance

There are a number of products you can buy which contain a unique code like DNA. This code is registered to your address. They are usually clear liquids which can be applied onto your possessions. 

Check you have adequate insurance cover. Photograph and record your valuables to assist any insurance claim or Police report. This will assist police in identifying any items recovered.

When you’re away use timers to turn on lights, radios, or TVs to put off unwanted visitors. Smart plugs allow times to be changed even whilst away.

Make it as hard as possible to break into your home.

Further advice about keeping your home safe can be found in the attached ‘SBD’ booklet.

This messaging system is not for reporting crime as responses are not monitored 24/7.  If you have time-critical information regarding the content of the above message, or if you wish to report any other non-urgent matter, please call 101.  In an emergency, call 999.

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.

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