Detectives in Tayside are carrying out enquiries and appealing for information following two theft by housebreakings in the Blairgowrie area.

Between midnight and 10am on Tuesday, 16 July, 2024, a property in Auchmore Drive was broken into and a Cube Action Team 160 electric mountain bike was stolen. It is described as blue and orange in colour. 

Around the same time, a property in Littleblair Drive was also broken into and a Trek electric mountain bike which is orange in colour and a Trek mountain bike that is green in colour were also stolen. 

Detective Constable David Winton said: “Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch regarding the incidents.Think back, did you see anyone unusual in the area around the time or any suspicious vehicles? “Anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam in these areas is asked to check is for around the time of the thefts and contact us with anything relevant.”

Contact police on 101, quoting incident 1122 of Tuesday, 16 July, 2024 for Auchmore Drive, and 2280 of Tuesday, 16 July, 2024, for Littleblair Drive.

Alternatively, calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE – 

Always be wary of what information you share online via fitness apps or Social Media. Posting activities, routes or images publicly online or via private groups may identify your home address or holiday plans to others. Keep valuables secure and out of view from the street. Remember to close garages and gates when not in use.

Always be aware of what information you share when attending events or competitions with e-bikes or other equipment. Don’t share information such as plans, addresses or storage locations. Thieves will use any means to identify valuables and storage locations. 

Be wary of buying and selling items online. Would be thieves will use online marketplaces to scope out or recce your home address to identify valuables and storage locations to target at a later date.

Check vehicles, bikes and equipment if they have been left unattended for any time, for GPS tracking tags or devices such as AirTags or SmartTag. Small trackers can be used for crime prevention and keeping your property safe. Unfortunately, these cheap devices can also be used to identify storage locations of valuable such as cars and e-bikes. 

Consider the use of lighting, CCTV, locks and bike marking, see below for more information -  

For more information on protecting your home and security please visit - Your house - Police Scotland

For information about the National Cycle Database please visit - www.bikeregister.com