Police Scotland are appealing for information after a number of cars were stolen this week.
In Stonehaven a black Audi A4 Avant (SK61 UHN) was stolen from Brickfield Road and a white BMW X5 (LG61 ZMY) from Riverside Drive.
In Aberdeen a blue Audi Q7 (M11 BDY) was stolen from the Craigden area, Queens Road, and a black BMW X3 (SV66 ZLO) was stolen from The Meadows area of Milltimber.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of these vehicles call 101.
Inspector Chris Kerr said, “We are keeping an open mind as to whether all four thefts are linked and I would ask anyone who has seen any of these vehicles to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“All of these vehicles have been stolen either because the keys were left in the ignition or because the key was kept close to an unlocked property door.
“Please lock the front AND back doors to your homes and store car keys AWAY from these doors. With the better weather there is a temptation to leave windows open overnight but where possible I would ask that windows, certainly on ground floors, are kept closed and locked.
“Also, if you notice ANY suspicious behaviour on ANY occasion please call police immediately on 999 so that we can respond and detect those responsible. We have received a number of calls from householders reporting suspicious behaviour several hours after the event. Please do phone us at the time, do not delay, you will not be wasting our time.
“If anyone has any information I would ask them to call Police Scotland on 101, or to remain anonymous contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and quote the reference number ‘0492 of 26 April 2018’.”
Good to see the Police attending