Man arrested and charged following series of break-ins in the Newtonhill area of Kincardineshire

A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of attempted housebreakings and a housebreaking in the Newtonhill area of Kincardineshire.

The incidents happened overnight from Wednesday, 30 October, to Thursday, 31 October.

The man was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday, 1 November, 2024.

Sergeant Malcolm Kinross said: “Attempted house breaking and housebreaking causes misery in our communities and it is important for householders and business owners to make sure their homes and premises are secure.

“Our advice is to keep buildings locked at all times and not to leave valuables whereton they can be seen, including cash. High value items can be marked with a UV marker pen or security DNA marking kit which can help when it comes to recovering stolen property.

“Anyone who sees anything suspicious should call 101, or 999 if it is an emergency. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Further advice can be found on the Police Scotland website: https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/your-home/your-house/