Teen among three arrested after nine cars stolen over a month

A teenager is among the three men who have been arrested after a spate of car thefts in Aberdeenshire.

Officers launched an investigation into car thefts in the Aberdeen city and South Aberdeenshire areas that happened between June 3 and July 9.

Police confirmed that seven Ford Fiesta cars and two Fiat Abarth cars were stolen from various locations during the time period.

On Monday, officers arrested and charged three men aged 19, 20 and 40 years in connection with the incidents.

The force said the men are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

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