Man and woman arrested in connection with acquisitive crime offences in St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire

A 21-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with acquisitive crime offences which occurred in the St Cyrus area of Aberdeenshire in the early hours of Sunday, 28 January, 2024.

The incidents included the theft of a motor vehicle in Long Row as well as a number of theft and attempted thefts from motor vehicles in Mercury Terrace, Dowry Crescent and Station Road.

They are due to appear before Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 30 January, 2024, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace two other men in connection with the incidents.

Detective Constable Jake Balderson said: “We know that acquisitive crime such as having your car or personal items taken can have a real impact on victims.

“This type of behaviour has no place in our communities and we are committed to disrupting and reducing this criminality.

“Information from members of the public is vital in our efforts to tackle acquisitive crime and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”