Man arrested for spate of Aberdeenshire quad bike thefts

A man has been arrested following a spate of quad bike thefts in Aberdeenshire.

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Police Scotland reported that a 29-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with a series of quad thefts. The incidents happened during March and April at rural properties in Meikle Wartle, Tarves and Banff. The man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

Meanwhile, the police are appealing for information on the theft of bowser trailer near Turriff. They want any information relating to a theft at Sheilburn Farm, Fortrie, Turriff. Between Saturday, April 22 and Monday April 24, a thief made off with a Yanmar L100 Diesel 18/200 Bowser trailer from the farm.