Arrests following car theft and recovery in Aberdeen

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a car from North Anderson Drive in Aberdeen.

The incident took place around 6.30am on Monday, 9 June, 2025. The car, an Audi, was later recovered in the Hilton area of the city.

The men – aged 35 and 51 – were arrested and charged in connection with the theft. They are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025.

Further enquiries were carried out and the 35-year-old was also charged in connection with 15 previous reports of vehicle theft and break-ins, which occurred in the Hilton, Sheddocksley and Northfield areas between April and June 2025.

Detective Constable Fergus Anderson said: “We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries and would encourage anyone with concerns or information about suspicious activity in their area to contact police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.”