Police have recovered one of the vehicles stolen during a recent crime spree in the north-east.
Three vehicles were taken during the road across Aberdeenshire. Police found the black Vauxhall Vectra stolen from outside a house in the Millfield area of Inverurie on August 31. It was found in the Mastrick area of Aberdeen last night.
The two other stolen vehicles remain outstanding and and officers are continuing to appeal for the public to look out for cars matching the descriptions provided.
The cars are a black Audi A3, registration number SW13AXR, also stolen from the same property in the Inverurie area in the early hours of August 31 and a white Honda CRV, registration number SV61SXB, which was stolen from Woodend Crescent, Aberdeen, on August 30.
Constable Terry Woods said: “I would like to thank the members of the public who shared our appeal and provided us with information which directly led to the recovery of this vehicle.
“We rely on the public to provide us with information, and I can’t stress enough the importance of contacting us as soon as possible if you see any suspicious activity, unfamiliar cars parked in your area or people who are causing you concern. Your assistance could turn out to be invaluable.
“Once again I would urge people to ensure their properties, sheds, garages and vehicles are safe and secure so that opportunistic thieves don’t stand a chance. There has been several incidents of suspicious activity in both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in recent days, and we are committed to tackling those people who choose to involve themselves in such unwanted activity. We are increasingly finding that these criminals try door handles until they find one unlocked, and within seconds they can be gone with your valuables.
“The most important immediate action I can urge you to take is to lock up and remain vigilant. Remove all your valuables from your vehicle if you leave it outside at night, ensure your doors are locked even when you are at home, and don’t leave any house or car keys near your front door if someone does try to sneak-in.
“Anyone with information about the outstanding vehicles, or if you have any concerns about acquisitive crime where you live, please let us know by calling 101 or in an emergency 999.”
