Quad Bike Stolen near New Byth

02/12/2025
About 9 Alert 9 Quad Bike Stolen near New Byth

Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of a 2009 red and black Suzuki 400 King Quad. The quad was stolen from outbuildings from a rural property near New Byth, Aberdeenshire between 1130 hours on Saturday 29 November 2025 and 1430 hours on Sunday 30 November 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. 

Quoting reference 1589 of 30 November 2025.

 

If you own a quad bike consider the following steps:

  • Always remove keys and store them securely, away from the vehicle
  • Lock away quad bikes and ATVs when not in use, out of sight
  • Fit GPS-enabled trackers and immobilisers with tamper alerts
  • Use Cesar marking for identification and theft deterrence
  • Secure vehicles with cages, wheel clamps, ground anchors or steering locks
  • Record serial numbers, take photos and note unique identifiers
  • Request a chipped key and immobiliser when buying new vehicles
  • Further advice regarding property security can be found in the attached booklet and by visiting www.scotland.police.uk

     

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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.

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