Police Scotland Aberdeenshire

We’ve changed our Twitter names in the North East. Our handle has changed from @ShireNPolice to @PSOSAbershire. This account now covers all of Aberdeenshire. See all of our profiles for the North East, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣

The A93 near Potarch has reopened in both directions after a report of cattle on the road around 3pm on Saturday, 26 July, 2025.

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A 16-year-old youth was charged in connection with possession of an offensive weapon in the Redcloak Park area of Stonehaven on Friday, 11 July, 2025. He will be reported to the relevant youth justice authorities.

Appeal for info following two high-value thefts of copper wire from wind farms in Laurencekirk and Stonehaven. Info to police via 101 quoting inbc 0727 & 1113 of Fri, 4 July, respectively, or anon to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. orlo.uk/LgBNW

Appeal to trace Christopher Stevenson, 51, missing from Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire. Christopher, from Dunfermline, may have been working “on a farm outside Aberdeen”. He's approx 6ft2, grey hair & goatee beard. Info police via 101 quoting inc no 1763/04/07 orlo.uk/F6czh

Appeal to trace Jonathan Woods, 27, last seen on Tues in the Greens, New Deer. He's 5ft 7, short hair, one brown/one blue eye, 'Lucky' tattoo on neck, Northern Irish accent. Wearing orange trainers & bright orange jacket. Info to police via 101. Quote inc no 2050/03/07/25.

A joint Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas reported 4.05pm on Sat 28 June. Call 101 - Inc 2281 of 28/6/25. More orlo.uk/8tGOz

⚠️ Firefighters are currently tackling several wildfire from Carrbridge in Highland to Dallas, outside Forres in Moray⚠️ A significant plume of smoke is spreading into nearby residential areas. Please ensure your windows and doors are closed. Details ➡️ firescotland.gov.uk/news/update-on…

We received a report of a fire at a property on Swann Place, Ballater, around 5.40pm on Saturday, 28 June, 2025. orlo.uk/kFQkg

The 59-year-old man who died in a crash in Aberdeenshire can now be named as Graeme Noble from Arbroath. More - orlo.uk/fIUUX

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Apologies, our ‘Fitness to Drive’ event at Kirktown Garden Centre, Stonehaven, due to take place on Friday, 20 June, 2025, has been postponed. The Driver Engagement North event will be rearranged at a future date.

The A93 near to its junction with the A957 at Crathes which was closed in both directions following a one car crash reported to police around 11.40am on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 has now fully re-opened. We thank the public for their patience while the road was closed.

We are appealing for information following two housebreakings at shops in Aberdeenshire. More - orlo.uk/k31f9

Disturbing or harming whales and dolphins is a wildlife crime, which can result in an unlimited fine or up to five years imprisonment. Whether you're wild swimming, kayaking, jet-skiing or sailing, be respectful to marine animal's space 🐬

A 20-year-old man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with drugs offences. It follows an operation on Saturday, 7 June, 2025 in Alford, Aberdeenshire. Click here: orlo.uk/nIpKA

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Kincardine & Mearns Community officers have cautioned, arrested & charged 2 males for shoplifting & disturbances within Stonehaven. If you see anything in your community that you believe to be anti social behaviour don't hesitate to call 101 or 999 if risk to life or property.

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