Images released as police hunt medal thieves

Police have released images of jewellery worth thousands that was stolen from a Seafield home last week – in a bid to catch the culprits.

Officers are asking members of the public to alert Police if they see these items for sale, or if they are offered them to purchase, following the break-in between Wednesday (June 21, 2017) morning and Thursday afternoon (June 22).

Numerous items of jewellery totalling a four-figure sum were taken, as well as an old district nursing badge, foreign currency, World War 2 medals and a full dress kilt.

Meanwhile enquiries are also continuing into a high-value break-in and theft from a property in the Countesswells Road area between Friday (June 23) and Sunday (June 25) afternoons whereby valuables worth a five-figure sum were taken.

Detective Sergeant Bruce Buntain said: "At this time we are not ruling out that the crimes may be linked, however our enquiries are still at a relatively early stage and we must keep an open mind.

"Extensive work including reviewing CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are ongoing into each report and every effort is being made to trace the person, or people, responsible.

"Although entry was forced to these properties on each occasion, I would always urge the public to be vigilant and not make it any easier for criminals to gain access to your property. It can be easy to become complacent when you live in safe areas like these, however it is this vulnerability they may exploit most. Security lights and alarms are effective deterrents but simply ensuring your doors and windows are locked and secure can be the most effective deterrent of all. I would also urge members of the public to ensure their valuables are stored away and secure.

"Thefts of any kind are completely disgraceful, however to take items of such sentimental value is despicable. It won't be tolerated.

"Anyone with information can contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.