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Police Report - November 2020

This is the latest report from our Local Community Policing Unit covering activities during November 2020.

COVID 19 – UPDATE
Details of what can and cannot be done in the Scottish Government 5-level system to help tackle the spread of the virus can be found via the following link.

Aberdeen City will remains in Level 2 as of 25/11/2020.
https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2020/10/covid-19-scotlands-strategic-framework/documents/annex-1-protection-levels-framework/annex-1-protection-levels-framework/govscot%3Adocument/annex-1-protection-levels-framework.pdf

Remember FACTS to help protect yourselves and others:
Face coverings
Avoid crowded spaces
Clean your hands regularly
Two metre distance
Self-isolate and book a test if you have symptoms

Community Policing Priorities
Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder:
Over the month there have been a few instances of anti-social behaviour. One incident on the 1st Nov where youths rang a doorbell and ran away on Gordon Road. A week later Police received a report of youths having moved some cones on Great Western Road at its junction with Craigton Road. On both occasions the youths had departed prior to Police arrival and no identities were established.

Officers continue to patrol area’s known to have issues with anti-social behaviour where duties permit and will deal with any offences detected robustly. We continue to rely on members of the public reporting any criminality to Police so we can take action.

Acquisitive Crime:
About 2100hrs on Wednesday 18th November two males were seen acting suspiciously in the Airyhall Drive area. Both are described as white males with dark hair, one wearing a camouflage jacket and the other all in black and thinner build. Incident 3589 of the 18th refers. No criminality has been  established but a timely reminder to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police.

About 1430 hours on Tuesday 24th November the White Volkswagen Transporter Van registration mark RE18 PWK was stolen from the Seafield Road area and last seen travelling in the Countesswells Road direction. Suspect male is described as White, mid to late 20s, 5ft 10in, large build, dark short hair, dressed all in black. Enquiries are ongoing in relation to this and anyone with information or dash cam
footage is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1696 of 24th November. 

We would encourage all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police immediately on 101 or 999 if an emergency, remembering to provide as much detail/descriptions of persons as possible.

Road Safety & Road Crime:
Over the weekend of 14th and 15th November officers from the Community Policing Team (CPT) supported by our colleagues from Roads Policing carried out static road checks and spoke to motorists in relation to winter road safety across the CPT. During this period officers spoke to in excess of 70 motorists giving advice for the season ahead. Unfortunately nearly 27 motorists were spoken to in relation to their speed in residential areas including one who was captured travelling at 53mph in a 30mph limit and has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Residents in the areas affected by antisocial driving are encouraged to contact Police on 101 at the time to report incidents in order for us to take positive action.

Community Engagement & Reassurance:
Darker Nights mean it is easier for thieves to target your property so follow our advice to keep your home safe after dark. 

Your Home - Most housebreakings are carried out by opportunist thieves – so take away the opportunity and keep your home and possessions safe.
Lock the Door - Obvious isn’t it? But some people don’t do it. Lock the door even if you’re only out for a short time. If you have window locks, lock those too. Get into the habit of locking the door when you are at home. This stops people coming in if you are in another part of the house or garden.
Keep Your Keys out of Sight - Don’t leave your keys on the inside of locks or just inside the door. If you have a spare key, don’t leave it under a mat, plant-pot or other easy to spot place at home. Never keep house keys and car keys on the same ring. Make it as hard as possible to break into your home or to steal your car.
Make Your House Look Occupied - Away from home? Use timers on lights and radios so that it seems like there’s someone at home. If you are going away on holiday, avoid announcing this publicly on social media.
Show People That Your Property Is Secure - Thieves are put off by visible security alarms and carefully directed security lighting. Just make sure they don’t disturb your neighbours by going off unnecessarily.

Valuables and Cash
- Avoid keeping large amounts of cash in the house.
Keys - Cars fitted with immobilisers can’t be hotwired. This means that keys are needed to drive your car. Keep your keys safe. Don’t leave them in the lock of your front door, or on the kitchen counter. When you are out, keep them with you at all times. A key is used in 70% of car thefts. By keeping your keys safe, you’re reducing the risk of your car being stolen by more than two thirds.
Possessions - If possible, don’t leave belongings in your car. Take them with you if you can. If not, lock them in the boot out of sight.

Further Information - 
Neighbourhood Watch: www.neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk
Police Scotland: www.scotland.police.uk

Follow us on Twitter @NorthEPolice #WestEndCPT 

Also available are the three following contact email addresses for the West End:

Contact Us
Please also remember you can communicate with us using any of the following:
  101 – Non emergency
  Web – www.scotland.police.uk
  999 – Emergency
  0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers

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