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Police Scotland is appealing for information following a break in at a rural property in the Mintlaw area. The theft occurred between 10pm on the 3rd of November and 6pm on the 4th of November 2025. A number of power tools were stolen from the property which is located on the A952 near West Pitscow to Lintmill. An attempted theft at the same property occurred between 10.15pm on the 20th of November and 10am on the 21st of November 2025. If you have any information in relation to this incident you can: Contact Police on 101 or using the ‘Contact Us’ form on the Police Scotland website https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/Report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. Quoting reference 2269 of 20th November 2025. Consider using a secure tool vault or cabinet to store your battery powered hand tools within any workshop area on a farm.Security marking your power tools using an SBD recognised forensic asset marking is another highly effective, visible deterrent to thieves and an established method of reducing theft.Lighting is a good deterrent on a farm, especially in the long winter nights and around buildings where equipment and vehicles are stored. Further advice regarding rural security can be found in the attached booklets and by visiting www.scotland.police.uk This messaging system is not for reporting crime as responses are not monitored 24/7. If you have time-critical information regarding the content of the above message, or if you wish to report any other non-urgent matter, please call 101. In an emergency, call 999.
Police Scotland's North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function. Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community. These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues. They are assisted by the division's Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working. | 
