Man in court after spate of shop thefts and number of assaults in Arbroath

The incidents happened between August and September this year

The 39-year-old is appearing at Forfar Sheriff Court
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 11th Sep 2024

A man has been arrested and charged after a spate of shoplifting incidents and a number of assaults in Arbroath.

A local policing initiative in the area to target thieves saw officers carry out patrols in Arbroath town centre and work with partners and affected stores.

It followed a number of reports made between August and September this year.

The 39-year-old is scheduled to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court today.

Inspector Mahboob Ahmad said: “We will continue to carry out visible patrols in the area and anyone with information or concerns about theft from shops or stores should contact police via 101.”

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