Appeal for information following theft of quad bikes between Aberchirder and Alford

We are appealing for information after five quad bikes were stolen from farm sheds between Aberchirder and Alford.

The thefts happened from farms along the A97 between Friday, 15 and Sunday, 17 August, 2025.

It is believed a grey Ford Ranger vehicle was used to tow the bikes on a trailer.

Detective Constable Douglas Morrison said: "These thefts have severely impacted the farming community in this area.

"Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything to contact us.

"We also ask anyone with dash-cam footage that could assist our enquiries to come forward.

"If you have any information, please contact 101 and quote reference number 1041 of Sunday, 17 August, 2025."

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Appeal for information following theft of quad bikes between Aberchirder and Alford

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