Police are asking residents in the Stonehaven area to remain vigilant following several thefts from motor vehicles. 

Items such as phones, money, laptops and tools can be extremely attractive to criminals and are the everyday items that often get left in your car. 

Reduce the risk of theft –

ALWAYS lock your vehicle. Check it is locked by trying the door handle.

Do not leave items of value in your car overnight.
Wherever feasible do not leave any work or business related equipment in your vehicle.
Remove items of value from the glove box and leave it open to show that it is empty – this includes vehicle registration documentation.

If you are looking to purchase additional physical security for your vehicle consider devices that  are Thatcham quality assured or Sold Secure tested (www.thatcham.org) and/or www.soldsecure.com).

If you are parking your vehicle in a public place try to find a car park that has received ‘Park Mark’ accreditation – these sites have gone through a process to improve and sustain levels of security (www.parkmark.co.uk).

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.