Police warn that fraudsters are continuing to target victims in Shetland
Fraudsters are continue to target victims in Shetland, police have warned. Shetland Police posted a warning on Twitter today urging folk to be aware of…
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Reports of bogus workmen operating in region and ‘acting suspiciously’
Police have received reports of “bogus workmen” operating in the region. Highlands and Islands Police issued a warning about people “acting suspiciously” around industrial and…
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Community thanked after missing man found safe and well in Shetland
The Shetland community has been thanked for helping police trace a missing 64-year-old man. Douglas MacGregor had been missing from the Caithness area since last…
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Probationary police officers start their service in Shetland
A new group of probationary police officer are set to begin their service fresh from training college. The officers will begin work across the Highlands…
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Annsbrae Place being used as ‘starting grid’ for dangerous drivers, LCC to hear
A road in Lerwick is being used as a “starting grid” for dangerous and antisocial drivers, according to a letter which will go before the…
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Teen charged after reports of ‘racist’ remark to member of public in Lerwick
An 18-year-old man has been charged following reports of an “offensive and racist remark” being made towards a member of the public. Shetland police received…
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Police say driver’s car will be seized if he causes excessive noise with modified exhaust again
A driver accused of causing excessive noise with a modified exhaust has been issued with an anti-social behaviour notice.
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Man charged after reports of ‘threatening language’ in Lerwick
A 26-year-old man has been cautioned and charged following reports of “threatening language” being used in Lerwick over the weekend. Police confirmed the incident was alleged…
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Parents urged to warn children of dangers of alcohol after antisocial behaviour
An appeal is being made for parents to keep a check on their children following an incident of antisocial behaviour in Lerwick on Saturday night
READ FULL STORYPolice appeal for information after incidents in Whalsay and Sandwick
Police are appealing for information after significant damage was caused to a Polytunnel at the Whalsay school, and a car was damaged in Sandwick. Between…
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Police believe rat poison in Sandwick may have put dogs at risk
Rat poison found on a public path in Sandwick has been reported to police in Shetland, after it was shared on social media on Wednesday…
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Area commander says he was ‘taken aback’ by value of drugs seizure
Shetland’s new chief police officer says he will endeavour to tackle the illegal drugs trade. Area commander Paul Daley spoke after a “fairly significant” seizure…
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Police chief says officers who broke Covid rules at house gathering undermined community’s sacrifices
A police chief has condemned serving officers who breached Covid regulations to attend a house gathering. Superintendent Maggie Pettigrew said it was “extremely disappointing” that…
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Police appeal for witnesses after rare Skerries crime
Police are appealing for witnesses after items were stolen from the Skerries community hall. The incident was described as a “break-in” where someone had gained…
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