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Nine Aberdeen break-ins being linked by detectives

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The first theft was in Aberdeen's Rosewell Terrace

Nine Aberdeen break-ins are being investigated by police who believe they are linked.

The first incident happened on Friday evening when a property in Rosewell Terrace was broken into.

Three suspects dressed in black and wearing balaclavas escaped with jewellery and money.

A further eight break-ins have happened over the weekend, and police described the incidents as "concerning".

The break-ins:

  • Rosewell Terrace at about 18:40 on Friday when jewellery and money was taken
  • Heathryfold Circle between 16:50 and 21:25 on Friday when gold, silver and a car key were stolen
  • Long Walk Road between 19:40 and 20:05 on Friday when a four-figure sum of money and jewellery was taken
  • Buckie Road was at about 18:40 on Saturday. Three suspects used a black Audi S3. Money and jewellery was taken
  • Another property in Buckie Road between 13:30 and 19:20 on Saturday when money and jewellery was again stolen
  • Mill Drive, was broken into about 19:00 on Saturday. Three men wearing dark clothing were seen leaving. Money, jewellery and electronics were stolen
  • Cornhill Drive between 18:30 and 21:15 on Saturday when money and jewellery was taken
  • Stonehaven Road between 19:30 and 23:30 on Saturday. Money and jewellery was again stolen
  • South Walk between 20:00 and 20:30 on Saturday when money was stolen

Officers are linking the incidents and said increased patrols would be carried out.

"We understand that these incidents will be concerning for the community and our inquiries are ongoing to trace those involved," Det Sgt Kim Patterson said.

"I am appealing to anyone at any of the locations across Aberdeen that has seen something suspicious over the weekend and have yet to speak to police to get in touch.

"I'd also appeal to those with dashcam footage or private CCTV to review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.

"We would be particularly interested in speaking to anyone who has seen a black Audi S3 at any of the locations around the time the break-ins are believed to have happened."