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North East Crime Alert February 2026

17/02/2026
About 9 Alert 9 North East Crime Alert February 2026

Please find attached the February edition of North East Crime Alert. In this edition we look at:

 

  • Metal Theft in the UK and the Rising Threat to our Renewable Energy Infrastructure. 
  • The Devastating Impact of Livestock Worrying. 
  • A Braemar Mountain Rescue Team member gives an insight into the risks of travelling in the mountains. 
  • Why Securing Your Car and Motorbike Matters. 
  • The Parking Meter Scam Affecting Aberdeen. 
  • We explain Email Compromise and how to avoid it. 

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    As well as a regular round-up of crime in the North East.

     

    Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues.

     

    Kind Regards

     

    The North East Crime Reduction Team

     

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