Police Scotland’s report on January for Kincardine and Mearns was published today.
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, VIOLENCE AND DISORDER:
There has been an increase in the number of anti-social behaviour, with 66 calls received. There were 13 calls received that related to youth specific disturbances.
There were eight assault crime reports; six have been reported to the procurator fiscal. Meanwhile, two are still being investigated. Three of the assaults were domestic related.
ACQUISITIVE CRIME:
There have been seven. Six are still being investigated. One of the thefts relate to shoplifting at Aldi in Portlethen. A theft of note was that of a caravan valued at £30,000 which is still being actively investigated.
A theft by housebreaking has taken place that resulted in a theft of quadbike. This enquiry is still ongoing.
ROAD SAFETY:
In January three drivers were found to be under the influence of alcohol. They have been charged and reported to the procurator fiscal.
There was one reported incident of dangerous driving, which is still under enquiry.
The local police team continues to prioritise safe driving, and officers have undertaken numerous road safety checks using the Unipar laser device. Several new locations have been provided as areas of concern, which will be visited in future operations. Please use the email address below to forward areas of concern.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Three drug search warrants were executed. All were positive and quantities of illegal drugs seized. All persons concerned were cautioned and charged with recorded police warnings issued. All instances of illegal drug use should be reported to the police. Any report will be treated in confidence and be completely anonymous.
CONTACTS:
- 101 – Non emergency
- Email – StonehavenLowerDeesideCPT@Scotland.pnn.police.uk
- Twitter – @NorthEPolice
- Facebook – www.Facebook.com/NorthEastPoliceDivision
- Web – www.scotland.police.uk
- 999 – Emergency;
- 0800 555 111 – Crimestoppers.