Thanks to the quick response of a neighbour, Police Scotland have responded to sightings of would-be thieves in the Burnland area of Elrick. Two males were spotted in a residential street, acting suspiciously.

For quite some time now Police Scotland have been trying to get the message out to lock up and look out. It seems that the normal practice of what we now know is a “gang” of car thieves is to target unlocked doors to access car keys and other valuables before making off with the vehicle.

Aberdeenshire is a relatively safe place to live in, but with that knowledge we can become complacent. Please make sure your property is secure and that your car keys are not within easy reach of an unlocked house door!