Jun 11th, 2009
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Police in Badenoch and Strathspey are appealing for information after thieves raided an Osprey nest in the valley and removed the eggs.
The theft occurred between late April and the end of May, 2009, although it is believed to have been more likely to be in early May.
Police are urging the public to be vigilant and [...]
NORTHERN Constabulary is warning the public to take care of their personal banking information.
A number of people in the Inverness area have recently been contacted unexpectedly by telephone, and by email trying to induce them to impart personal and banking details.
Under no circumstances should any details be given, as Banks themselves advise they would never [...]
NORTHERN Constabulary is reminding householders to ensure their doors and windows are locked following a number of recent housebreakings in the Inverness area where laptop computers have been stolen.
Police would extend that advice to all residents in the Highlands and Islands to ensure they do not become the victim of opportunist theft.
Crime Prevention Officer for [...]
About 1445 hours on Tuesday 24th February 2009 two eastern European males entered the Bank of Scotland, High Street, Nairn, whilst a third male remained outside the bank acting as a lookout.
One of the males entered the bank and asked the cashier to exchange a large quantity of notes for smaller denominations. Whilst the cashier [...]
Nov 16th, 2008
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Police in Inverness are reminding local farms, commercial premises and householders who have heating oil on their premises to remain vigilant as winter draws in.
Operating in secluded areas where oil tanks can be easily approached in darkness or under the cover of trees can make the those within the rural communities especially more susceptibleto this [...]