Three men arrested and charged following thefts in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of high-value thefts in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Between Friday, 19 September, and Saturday, 18 October, 2025, copper cable, scrap metal and car batteries, estimated to be worth up to £7,800, were stolen from premises in Aberdeen, Laurencekirk and Ellon.

On Wednesday, 22 October, 2025, police in Cumbria stopped a vehicle which had been seen in each of the areas of the thefts. Three men, aged 32, 28, and 27, were arrested and charged in connection.

They are due to appear at court at a later date

Detective Constable Andy Yule said: "This type of theft has a significant financial impact on the businesses targeted, and we will continue to take action against those involved in acquisitive crime.

"I'd like to thank colleagues in Cumbria Police for their assistance with this investigation."

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Three men arrested and charged following thefts in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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