Theft of Fuel - Construction Site, Mulben, Moray

Police are requesting those working and living in rural areas to be vigilant following the theft of 900 litres of fuel from a commercial bowser located on a construction site near Boat O'brig, Mulben near Rothes. The theft took place between 7.00 pm on Monday 6 October 2025 and 7.00 am on Tuesday 7 October 2025. 

Anyone with information can contact the Police on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 0597 of 07/10/2025.

North East Division Crime Reduction Officer Constable Russell said ‘If working in remote areas ensure all tools and fuel are locked away out of sight in secure storage units. Ensure all doors are of solid construction with suitable locks or a closed shackle padlock fitted. Consider using 4G CCTV cameras to monitor remote sites and be alerted to any intruders.’

Further security advice can be found at

http://www.scotland.police.uk and 

http://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/fuel-theft

Comprehensive crime prevention advice can be obtained from your local policing team by telephoning 101 or contacting your local Crime Prevention Officer by emailing

NorthEastCrimeReduction@Scotland.pnn.police.uk.

Remember: If you can think of a way of defeating your existing security measures, so can a criminal. 

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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.