Crime

The Scottish SPCA has released CCTV images of a male they believe can assist with their enquiries after two bearded dragons were found abandoned outside Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home in Brickfield, East Seaton on June 17, at around 7pm.

Police have released images of jewellery stolen from a rural property in Aberdeenshire.

Cases of shoplifting have doubled in Stonehaven in the past year, Police Scotland figures have revealed.

Heroin worth nearly £22,000 was recovered after a vehicle was stopped on the A90 in the Mearns.

Police are seeking information following separate thefts of motorbikes and trailers from properties in Stonehaven and Kintore.

Police carried out an operation to tackle antisocial behaviour in Stonehaven and Portlethen last Friday and Saturday.

A 21-year-old man from the Glasgow area has been charged in relation to an alleged incident of culpable and reckless conduct reported at Pittodrie Football Stadium.

A man has been charged with causing the deaths of three people in a crash on the A90 near Stonehaven.

A police investigation has been launched after properties were targeted and cars stolen in Stonehaven.

Thirteen people have been sentenced for their part in an organised crime group that stole almost £360,000 from victims.

There are fears that proposed changes to North-east road policing could leave a 74-mile “gulf” in local provision.

Police Scotland have confirmed a recovery of cannabis with an estimated street value of £60,000 in the Mearns.

Officers have issued a further warning to retailers and people who may handle cash as part of their work to be on the look out following a number of reports of counterfeit notes being used.

Shoplifting increased by more than 51% in Kincardine and Mearns in the past year.

Ahead of the weekend and Christmas festivities, Road Policing officers are urging motorists to not to drink and drive.