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Construction Watch Scotland Bulletin W/E 27/08/24


 

CONSTRUCTION WATCH SCOTLAND

BULLETIN 28/08/2024

This bulletin covers the last ten days of incidents since 20th August 2024. Please take the appropriate measures to protect machinery, material, especially cable and fuel tanks at your construction sites, these continue to be targeted by criminals. 

 

There have been an increase in thefts where work vans have been targeted. This time it would appear to have occurred mainly in the Tayside and Edinburgh areas.

 

Police approved security products can be found at www.securedbydesign.com . Security guidance can also be found here for both businesses and domestic situations. Although this has been in the bulletin for a number of bulletins, The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has also produced the following excellent guidance; Construction Site Security Guidance (nbcc.police.uk)

 

Again, fuel remains a valuable commodity and, as you can see, is a target for criminals. Sites should ensure your fuel tanks and machines are adequately protected, and the minimum amount is left in machinery when unattended. 

 

 

Incident Number

Crime Type

Location

Description

Property

North East Division (A Div)
PS-20240826-3830Theft - Site MaterialDUFFTOWN,Caller reports that a battery has been stolen from an excavatorBattery
Forth Valley Division (C Div)
Tayside Division (D Div)
PS-20240821-0423Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVSCONECaller reporting that the rear door of his work Ford Ranger has been forced open and tools stolen from within.Quantity of Power tools (NFD)
PS-20240822-0454Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVBLAIRGOWRIECaller reports that his Ford Transit work van has been broken into and tools stolen from within. Access has been gained via rear door by prising the door open, bending the door and wedging it open.Tools (NFD)
PS-20240821-0502Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVDUNDEECaller reporting that his Ford transit work vehicle has been broken into by means u/k and a splicing tool has been stolen from within.Sumitomo fibre optic Splicing machine black and silver in colour contained in a grey case 
PS-20240821-0521HousebreakingALYTHCaller reporting that Heras fencing surrounding site, has been flattened and a container storage area has been broken into and tools stolen from within.

Laser level,

Water pump,

Stihl saw

 

PS-20240821-0507Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)DUNDEECaller reports the theft of a roller from siteHand roller 
PS-20240824-1225Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVBALDOVIE, DUNDEECaller reports that his work vehicle has been broken into whilst parked on his driveway and tools stolen from within.

18-volt grinder,

18-volt cordless gun, 18 volt impact driver, testo flue gas, 

18 volt set multitool, drill 18 volt 

Radio, 

6 x 18-volt batteries, 

4 x 18-volt Milwaukee batteries, 

18-volt quich charger, 18 volt charger, 

Approx £2000.

Edinburgh City Division (E Div)
PS-20240820-0642Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)EDINBURGHCaller reports that a JCB has been stolen from site. He followed the tracks and the vehicle has caused damage by taking down walls and has been recovered in some undergrowth a short distance from the site.

JCB model U50-5,model 

 

***RECOVERED***

PS-20240820-0863Theft - FuelKIRKNEWTONCaller reports fuel having been stolen from machinery at locusDiesel
PS-20240820-0864Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)NORTH GYLE, EDINBURGHCaller reports his work van having been stolen from locus which contained his tools.

Ford Transit Custom

 

PS-20240822-0752HousebreakingBARNTON , EDINBURGHCaller reports that a house they are renovating has been broken into via a rear window and tools have been stolen.

Hilti Construction Breaker

Hilti Laser Level 

DeWalt Chop Saw 

2 Festool Battery Guns 

Fetsool Central Service 

PS-20240823-0696Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVEDINBURGHCaller reports that his work vehicle has been broken into and tools stolen from within.Tools (NFD)
PS-20240824-1034Theft - MetalCRAIGENTINNY, EDINBURGHCaller reports that a white van has attended the site and stolen a drum of cable and drum carriage. Cable and drum carriage 
PS-20240826-4094Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)SIGHTHILL, EDINBURGHCaller reports that a group of youths have stolen a cherry pickerCherry picker
Greater Glasgow Division (G Div)
PS-20240823-2013Choose an item.CARMYLE, GLASGOW

**Suspicious Incident**

 

Caller reporting a van with 3 males arrived onsite and was going through equipment. When challenged, they stated that they were working but this was not true. They left when challenged.

 
PS-20240826-0625Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)NEILSTON, GLASGOWRoad roller stolen from locus where they were laying a new road.

Hamm roller HD1V.

 

Lothians and Scottish Borders Division (J Div)
PS-20240822-0571HousebreakingPUMPHERSTONCaller reports that their building site has been broken into and items stolen

1 x generator (nfd)

1 x boiler (nfd)

PS-20240826-0592Vehicle Crime - Theft from MVSPOTTCaller reported that his work vehicle has been broken into and tools stolen.

4 x chainsaws

1 x hedge trimmers 

 

PS-20240826-1145Theft - Site MaterialBROXBURNCaller reports that 10 plastic barriers have been stolen from the site.10 x plastic barriers
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division (K Div)
Argyll and West Dumbartonshire Division (L Div)
Highlands and Islands Division (N Div)
PS-20240820-0980Theft - MetalINVERNESSCaller reports that copper cabling has been stolen from his yardCopper cable (u/k quantity)
Fife Division (P Div)
PS-20240822-1759HousebreakingBUCKHAVENCaller reports that a container has been broken into and items stolen from within.

1 x Mechanical plate. 

1 x Cement mixer.

PS-20240826-3099Theft - MetalDUNFERMLINECaller reports that a battery has been stolen from a generator.Battery
PS-20240826-3618Theft - ToolsKIRKCALDYCaller reports the theft of a cement mixer from siteCement mixer.
Lanarkshire Division (Q Div)
PS-20240823-1531Theft - FuelUDDINGSTONCaller reporting the theft of fuel from a pick up truck at locus.100 litres diesel.
PS-20240823-4618Theft - FuelUDDINGSTONCaller reports that fuel has been stolen from one of their vans.1000 litres Diesel 
PS-20240824-3572Theft - FuelUDDINGSTONAttempt theft of fuel from generators. The males were disturbed, nothing apparently stolen. 
PS-20240826-3340Theft - MetalLANARKCaller reports that fuel and cabling has been stolen from a wind farmFuel and cable
Ayrshire Division (U Div)
PS-20240821-2059Theft - ToolsAYRCaller reports that hire equipment has been stolen by fraud  
Dumfries and Galloway Division (V Div)
PS-20240826-0915Damage - SiteDUMFRIESCaller reports that someone has come onto the site and caused damage to various tools at locus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should you recognise any of the incidents and have any information, please contact Police Scotland on 101 or report information anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.


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