Theft of Copper, Aberdeenshire

Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of copper cylinders from a business the Perkhill/Lumphanan area of Aberdeenshire.  The theft took place around 4.30 pm on Sunday 7th June 2026. A white Ford Transit van displaying Republic of Ireland number plates was seen in the area along with two males. 

Police Scotland are also asking anyone in the Aberdeenshire area who may have seen the vehicle or interacted with the occupants of this vehicle to get in touch.

If you have any information in relation to this incident you can : 

Contact Police on 101 or using the ‘Contact Us’ form on the Police Scotland website https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/

Report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. 

Quoting reference 1981 of 7th June 2026

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Police Scotland's North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.  The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function.  Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community.  These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues.  They are assisted by the division's Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working.