Detectives in Aberdeen are investigating nine residential break-ins they believe are connected, following a series of incidents that began on Friday evening and continued throughout the weekend. Three suspects dressed in black clothing and wearing balaclavas were involved in the initial theft, and police have described the cluster of crimes as "concerning" for the community. According to BBC News, officers are treating the incidents as linked and have launched an appeal for information from the public.
The first break-in occurred at a property on Rosewell Terrace at approximately 18:40 on Friday, where jewellery and money were stolen. This incident marked the beginning of what would become a significant crime wave affecting multiple locations across the city over the following 48 hours.
What locations were targeted?
The break-ins occurred at nine separate addresses across Aberdeen. On Friday evening, in addition to the Rosewell Terrace incident, a property on Heathryfold Circle was broken into between 16:50 and 21:25, with gold, silver and a car key taken. A third Friday break-in happened on Long Walk Road between 19:40 and 20:05, where a four-figure sum of money and jewellery were stolen.
Saturday saw a significant escalation in criminal activity, with six further break-ins reported. A property on Buckie Road was targeted at approximately 18:40, with three suspects arriving in a black Audi S3 and making off with money and jewellery. A second Buckie Road address was broken into between 13:30 and 19:20 on the same day, again with money and jewellery taken.
Mill Drive was broken into around 19:00 on Saturday, with three men in dark clothing observed leaving the scene. Money, jewellery and electronics were stolen from this property. Cornhill Drive was targeted between 18:30 and 21:15 on Saturday, Stonehaven Road between 19:30 and 23:30, and South Walk between 20:00 and 20:30, with money and jewellery taken from each location.
What vehicle are police seeking?
Officers are particularly interested in a black Audi S3 that was used during at least one of the break-ins on Buckie Road. Detective Sergeant Kim Patterson has appealed for anyone who witnessed this vehicle at any of the targeted locations around the times the break-ins occurred to contact police immediately.
What is the police response?
Police Scotland has announced that increased patrols will be carried out across the affected areas of Aberdeen. Detective Sergeant Kim Patterson stated:
"We understand that these incidents will be concerning for the community and our inquiries are ongoing to trace those involved."
Patterson has made a direct appeal to residents:
"I am appealing to anyone at any of the locations across Aberdeen that has seen something suspicious over the weekend and have yet to speak to police to get in touch."The officer has also requested that members of the public with dashcam footage or private CCTV systems review their recordings to identify any material that could assist the investigation.
What should witnesses do?
Anyone with information about the break-ins is urged to contact Police Scotland. The force is particularly keen to hear from people who observed suspicious activity at any of the nine targeted addresses during the relevant timeframes, or who have captured footage of the black Audi S3 in the vicinity of these locations.
The appeal comes as police in other parts of Scotland continue to investigate similar property crimes. Police warned of thefts across the Inverness area in late July 2026, indicating that residential break-ins remain a concern across the north of Scotland.
Key Facts
- Nine break-ins targeted across Aberdeen between Friday 18:40 and Saturday 23:30
- Three suspects in black clothing and balaclavas involved in initial theft; black Audi S3 used in at least one incident
- Jewellery, money, electronics and a car key stolen across the nine properties
- Police conducting increased patrols and appealing for dashcam and CCTV footage
- Detective Sergeant Kim Patterson leading the investigation and urging public assistance
