Construction Watch Scotland Bulletin 31/10/2024

Construction Watch Scotland Bulletin 31/10/2024

CONSTRUCTION WATCH SCOTLAND

BULLETIN 31/10/2024

This bulletin covers the last three weeks of incidents after a period of annual leave.

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.

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)

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.

A continuing trend throughout the UK is the theft of surveying equipment as well as the theft of cable and wiring. Please ensure that sufficient measures are in place to protect these assets.

Below are a brief note of the incidents, where they happened, and their crime report number;

Incident Number	Crime Type	Location	Description	Property
North East Division (A Div)
PS-20241004-0727	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	ABERDEEN	Caller reporting the theft of a cement mixer from outside her property. She is having work done and the workmen had left a mixer over the weekend, and it has been stolen.	Cement mixer (NFD)
Forth Valley Division (C Div)
Tayside Division (D Div)
PS-20241003-0737	Theft - Fuel	HILLTOWN, DUNDEE	Caller reports that fuel has been stolen out of a cherry picker at locus.	Diesel
PS-20241008-0225	Choose an item.	DRYBURGH, DUNDEE	SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT Male seen on CCTV to climb Heras fencing into site and thereafter try doors on excavators. Police attended ASNT and nothing apparently stolen	N/A
PS-20241007-0630	Housebreaking	MONTROSE	Caller reports that a a new build house has been broken into and a quantity of tools have been stolen. Possible suspect caught on CCTV at nearby shop.	Tools (NFD)
Edinburgh City Division (E Div)
PS-20241001-2374	Theft - Metal	ORCHARD BRAE, EDINBURGH	Caller saw three suspects within a site using an angle grinder to cut high voltage cable. Police attended and the suspects left but left tools and other items behind.	Copper cable.
PS-20241002-0522	Theft - Site Material	GILMERTON, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that tools and other items have been stolen from site.	Batteries x 8 Diesel Tools (NFD)
PS-20241002-0530	Theft - Fuel	PORTOBELLO, EDINBURGH	Caller reports diesel stolen from a 360 excavator at building site.	Diesel
PS-20241002-0891	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	MAYBURY, EDINBURGH	Caller reporting the theft of a generator from a CCTV tower.	Generator
PS-20241002-2499	Theft - Tools	CURRIE, EDINBURGJ	Caller reports that power tools and other equipment stolen from site.	Hilti laser 2 x brackets
PS-20241002-2541	Theft - Site Material	MUIRHOUSE, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that access ladders for scaffolding have been stolen from site.	16 x stairs
PS-20241002-2602	Theft - Site Material	MUIRHOUSE, EDINBURGH	Caller reporting the scaffolding access ladders have been removed from scaffolding and stacked in an area to be taken away.	Scaffolding stairs.
PS-20241003-4034	Damage - Site	SOUTH QUEENSFERRY	While conducting a perimeter check, they observed 3 males dressed all in black with balaclavas cutting a wire fence to the locus by unknown means. Security have disturbed the males and they have made off. This caused about £100 in damage.	N/A
PS-20241003-0615	Damage - Plant	MUIRHOUSE, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that 3 x excavators have been damaged	N/A
PS-20241005-1775	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	LEITH, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that his work van has been broken into while he was on holiday by a hole having been drilled in the side door, and items stolen from within.	1 x Rip saw 1 x Impact driver 1 x Combi Drill, 1 x Mixer, 2 x SDS Drills, batteries, 1 x Jigsaw, 1 x Angle drill, 1 x Light, Batteries, Multitools, 1 x Screw gun, 1 x Tool bag 1 x Laser level.
PS-20241006-3124	Theft - Site Material	COMISTON , EDINBURGH	Caller reporting the theft of a bags of building material from site.	Building material (NFD)
Greater Glasgow Division (G Div)
PS-20241002-0822	Theft - Fuel	SHETTLESTON, GLASGOW	Caller reports that fuel was stolen from fuel tank and machines at locus. Excavators have been damaged as a result.	Diesel
PS-20241007-0761	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	BARRHEAD, GLASGOW	Caller reports that a digger that was stored within a container has been stolen. The suspects have burned their way through the container using welding equipment to access the digger.	JCB 2.5 Tonne digger with breaker attachment.
PS-20241007-1156	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	SOUTHSIDE, GLASGOW	Caller reports that his work van has been broken into by unknown means and power tools stolen from within. Vehicle appears undamaged	Power tools (NFD)
PS-20241007-1710	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	BARMULLOCH, GLASGOW	Caller reports that large hydraulic breaker has been stolen from site.	Hydraulic Breaker set.
Lothians and Scottish Borders Division (J Div)
PS-20241002-2496	Damage - Site	WALLYFORD	Caller reports that a male has entered a new build and caused damage to building and also damaged the sales office.	N/A
PS-20241006-2679	Damage - Plant	PRESTONPANS	Caller reports that 8 youths were damaging a JCB at locus	N/A
PS-20241007-0954	Theft - Metal	GALASHIELS	Caller reports that a quantity of metal has been stolen from a skip in a builder’s yard.	Scrap metal
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division (K Div)
Argyll and West Dumbartonshire Division (L Div)
PS-20241004-0957	Theft - Site Material	DUMBARTON	Caller reports that restoration work was being carried out on a property and suspects males stole paving slabs.	23 x Paving slabs
Highlands and Islands Division (N Div)
PS-20241004-0622	Damage - Plant	ISLE OF LEWIS	Caller reporting extensive damage to an excavator on site. The mirrors, windows and lights have all been smashed.	N/A
PS-20241006-3093	Damage - Site	KIRKWALL	Caller reports three youths within a building site damaging material such as insulation by throwing the items around.	N/A
PS-20241007-1303	Damage - Plant	INVERGORDON	Caller reporting that one of their large vehicles on site have been vandalised by smashing all three of the windows.	N/A
Fife Division (P Div)
PS-20241001-1556	Theft - Fuel	GLENROTHES	Caller reports that fuel has been stolen from a fuel tank at building site.	Diesel (U/K quantity)
PS-20241005-1693	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	SALINE	Caller reporting that the mirror on her Kubota excavator has been stolen	Excavator Mirror.
Lanarkshire Division (Q Div)
PS-20241002-2940	Theft - Fuel	BELLSHILL	Caller reports that two males syphoned fuel from company vehicles parked at locus	Diesel (U/K Quantity)
PS-20241007-1385	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	MOTHERWELL	Caller reports the theft of a 3 tonne dumper from site.	Model- Morooka MST-300VD. Colour- yellow and grey.
Ayrshire Division (U Div)
PS-20241003-0595	Housebreaking	LARGS	Caller reporting a break in to building site and power tools stolen.	Power tools (NFD)
PS-20241005-1360	Theft - Fuel	CUMNOCK	Caller reporting that fuel has been stolen over the last few months from machines on site which has been occurring almost every night.	Diesel
PS-20241005-2053	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	MAUCHLINE	Caller reports that his work vehcile has been broken into and his PPE has been stolen from the rear of the vehicle.	Works PPE and harnesses (NFD)
PS-20241007-1302	Theft - Metal	GIRVAN	Caller reports that armoured cable has been cut and stolen at site.	Armoured Cable
Dumfries and Galloway Division (V Div)

Incident Number	Crime Type	Location	Description	Property
North East Division (A Div)
Forth Valley Division (C Div)
PS-20241014-0708	Theft - Tools	ALLOA	Caller reports that persons unknown have stolen a Stihl saw and fuel	1 x Stihl Saw Diesel (u/k quantity)
PS-20241015-0749	Theft - Fuel	GRANGEMOUTH	Caller reports that diesel has been stolen from a locked bowser at locus.	Diesel 100 litres
PS-20241015-0820	Theft - Fuel	SAUCHIE	Caller reports that the site was broken into overnight and damage has been caused to 3 machines and diesel stolen from one of them, with the fuel cap having been broken off.	Diesel £500
PS-20241015-0906	Theft - Site Material	BONESS	Theft of copper piping and wiring from building plots at locus.	Copper piping Wire
PS-20241021-1538	Theft - Fuel	PLEAN	Caller reports the discovery of the theft of fuel from vehicles parked within a compound at a building site.	Diesel 300 litres
Tayside Division (D Div)
PS-20241010-0757	Theft - Tools	DUNDEE	Caller reports that tools have been stolen from a construction site.	1 x Hilti Battery drill, 1x Dewalt laser, 1x Hilti torch U/K Quantity of hand cutters.
PS-20241015-0436	Damage - Site	DUNDEE	Caller reports that two work cabins at building site have been vandalised.
Edinburgh City Division (E Div)
PS-20241009-1140	Damage - Site	BELFORD, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that some buildings at a construction site have been spray painted with profanities.
Greater Glasgow Division (G Div)
PS-20241018-1312	Theft - Metal	KINNING PARK, GLASGOW	Caller reports that a cable has been stolen from a building site.	Cable
PS-20241017-1831	Theft - Tools	EAGLESHAM	Caller reports a theft of a generator from building site.	Generator
PS-20241017-0684	Theft - Tools	EAGLESHAM	Caller reports the theft of power tools from a construction site.	1 x Road saw, 1 x Generator, 1 x Cable locating tool.
Lothians and Scottish Borders Division (J Div)
PS-20241008-0723	Theft - Metal	GALASHIELS	Theft of scrap metal from yard. Caller reports that this is the third occasion the same vehicle has stolen metal from their skip.	Metal
PS-20241010-0657	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	LIVINGSTON	Caller states that persons u/k have stolen a dumper and compressor from site.	1x Compressor 1x 1.5 tonne tipper
PS-20241010-0964	Damage - Site	FAULDHOUSE	Forestry site damaged following persons unknown cutting through the metal barriers by Stihl saw or similar. Nothing apparently stolen.	N/A
PS-20241014-0442	Housebreaking	MILLERHILL	Caller reports that 4 new build houses at a building site have been entered and items stolen from within.	3 x kitchens 4 x kitchen appliances
PS-20241014-0812	Theft - Fuel	WINCHBURGH	Caller reports that heras fencing has been broken through and fuel stolen from an interlocking machine and a dumper. Both machines were damaged in the process	Diesel (U/K quantity)
PS-20241015-0604	Housebreaking	PRESTONPANS	Caller reports break in at container at site and power tools stolen.	2x Generators 2x Stihl saws 2x breakers.
PS-20241017-0549	Housebreaking	WHITECRAIG	Caller reports that contractors shed have been broken into and various tools stolen.	Stihl Saws Whacker plate
PS-20241016-1192	Theft - Fuel	MACMERRY	Caller reports that fuel has been stolen from excavators at locus and dials of machines have been smashed.	Diesel (U/K quantity)
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division (K Div)
PS-20241015-0769	Theft - Fuel	LINWOOD	Caller reports that persons u/k have stolen fuel from one of their lorries and has broken the fuel cap off one of the tanks.	Diesel
PS-20241021-0510	Housebreaking	PAISLEY	Caller reports that 3 containers have been broken into. Nothing determined as being stolen as yet.	U/K
Argyll and West Dumbartonshire Division (L Div)
Highlands and Islands Division (N Div)
PS-20241012-1331	Damage - Plant	ORKNEY	Caller states that persons u/k have filles the fuel tank of a mini digger with sugar.
Fife Division (P Div)
PS-20241011-0900	Theft - Fuel	GLENROTHES.	Caller reports that persons unknown have stolen fuel from a fuel tank.	Diesel 800 litres
Lanarkshire Division (Q Div)
PS-20241015-0897	Theft - Fuel	, GREENGAIRS	Caller reports that persons unknown have stolen fuel from their machines.	Diesel 500 litres
PS-20241017-0932	Theft - Metal	MOTHERWELL	Caller reports a theft of aluminium from site.	Aluminium cable with copper covering
PS-20241021-0641	Theft - Metal	MOTHERWELL	Caller reports that the yard has been broken into and a large quantity of high value cable stolen.	Cable
PS-20241021-0977	Theft - Fuel	CUMBERNAULD	Caller reports that persons unknown have forced their way into a secure compound and stolen a quantity of diesel from one of their vehicles	Diesel (u/k quantity)
Ayrshire Division (U Div)
PS-20241018-2407	Theft - Site Material	SALTCOATS	Caller reports that panels of Heras fencing have been stolen from building site.	8 x panels of Heras fencing.
PS-20241022-0601	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	SALTCOATS	Caller reporting the theft of a small piece of plant from a farm.	Cubi-clean
Dumfries and Galloway Division (V Div)

Incident Number	Crime Type	Location	Description	Property
North East Division (A Div)
PS-20241025-0913	Theft - Site Material	ELGIN	Caller reports that several items have been stolen from the site, along with fuel from several machines.	Plants, Tree sheers, Log slabs
PS-20241029-0503	Theft - Tools	ABERDEEN	Caller reports that someone has broken into the building site and stolen generators.	3x Generators
Forth Valley Division (C Div)
PS-20241022-1069	Theft - Tools	FALKIRK	Caller reporting the theft compressor generator from a site.	Compressor Generator
Tayside Division (D Div)
Edinburgh City Division (E Div)
PS-20241024-0069	Theft - Metal	GYLE, EDINBURGH	Caller reports seeing males having broken into a construction site at locus and stealing reels of cable. Police attended and found two vehicles at locus, along with other items discarded by the suspects. Vehicles were searched and found to contain a reel of cable in the rear, A further vehicle was stopped with 4 males within who were suspected of being involved. Enquiry continuing	Cable (u/k quantity)
PS-20241024-1539	Theft - Metal	INVERLEITH, EDINBURGH	Van drove into site through open gate and two males exited and were placing metal into the rear of a transit van. On being challenged they initially stated that they had been told to take the metal, but then apologised, took the metal back out of the van and left	Metal
PS-20241028-1030	Housebreaking	NIDDRIE, EDINBURGH	Caller reports that two containers were broken into, and items stolen from within.	Generators x 3
Greater Glasgow Division (G Div)
PS-20241023-0520	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	BATH STREET, , GLASGOW	Caller reporting that his wallet has been stolen from his work van whilst he was attending a building site.	Wallet
Lothians and Scottish Borders Division (J Div)
PS-20241024-0584	Housebreaking	TRANENT	Caller reports that office and tool store have been broken into and power tools stolen from within.	1 x saw 1 x drill 1 x set of keys
PS-20241024-0570	Housebreaking	TRANENT	Caller reports containers and site office having been broken into and damaged. Site materials, set of keys and hand tool all having been stolen	Plasterboard (u/k quantity) 1x drill 1x fork lift keys
PS-20241026-1024	Housebreaking	DUNS	Caller reporting that his business has been broken into and metal has been stolen.	Cable, Brass, Copper
PS-20241027-3566	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	ARMADALE	Caller reports his work van having been broken into.	Impact drill Tool bag Hand tools electric tools
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division (K Div)
Argyll and West Dumbartonshire Division (L Div)
PS-20241028-0594	Theft - Site Material	HELENSBURGH	Caller states that lead has been stolen from a building site	Lead
Highlands and Islands Division (N Div)
Fife Division (P Div)
PS-20241026-1262	Housebreaking	SALINE	Caller reports that 5 recently built houses have been broken into and the copper stolen from within.	Copper
PS-20241027-1396	Vehicle Crime - Theft from MV	DYSART	Caller reports that his work van has been broken into and hand tools stolen from within	Hand tools (NFD)
Lanarkshire Division (Q Div)
PS-20241028-1943	Housebreaking	WISHAW	Caller reports that someone has accessed a compound within a site and containers broken into and items stolen.	Power tools Site radio
Ayrshire Division (U Div)
PS-20241022-0701	Vehicle Crime - Theft (Plant / Machinery / Trailers)	PRIESTLAND	Caller reports the theft of a rock breaker from site.	Rock Breaker
Dumfries and Galloway Division (V Div)
PS-20241023-0636	Theft - Tools	DUMFRIES	Caller reports the failure to return a hired generator having been given ample opportunity to do so.	Honda EU70IS compact generator

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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