Cops probing attempted dog napping at popular Scots walking spot

dog nappings in Dundee just a week after two other incidents in Baxter Park. On Saturday at Stannergate, Dundee, a 14-year-old boy was approached by three men around 3pm as one then attempted to take his dog's lead from him.

130 miles per hour on a major Scots road.On Saturday officers saw two cars travelling at what was described as 'high speed' at the A78 Meadowhead Roundabout near Troon, Ayrshire.They tailed the vehicles and found one to be clocking 100mph and the other 130mph.Both drivers have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for Dangerous Driving.A statement issued by Ayrshire division today described the chase.It read: "On Saturday 13th March 2021, at the A78 Meadowhead Roundabout, Troon, officers from

Police say they are “very concerned” for the welfare of a missing Scots pensioner who vanished on Friday.Joyce Kirkland, 72, was last seen around 10pm on March 12 in a house on Rankine Place, Buchanan Street, Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway.At 4.30am on Saturday March 13 she was reported missing to police.Joyce is described as around 5ft 6in tall, medium build with grey shoulder length hair.

sexual comments' at a young woman at a Scots bus stop.Cops say they are looking to trace the man after the 24-year-old woman had 'indecent' remarks shouted at her in Dundee.Around 7.20am on Tuesday, 9 March, the woman was walking along Balunie Avenue when a man who was at the bus stop, near to Baldovie Gardens, where he is said to have made the comments.The man is described as being white, around 5ft 10 of slim build and aged between 30 - 40 years old.He had a foreign accent, possibly eastern

Cops have launched a probe after a property was set on fire in Aberdeen.Fire fighters tackled the blaze on Golf Road in the city last night around 11.50pm.Police have now launched an investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.No one was injured in the incident.Sergeant Terence Brady said: “Fortunately no one was injured but damage was caused to the property and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.“Anyone with information about what happened

Aberdeenshire village in a early morning incident as cops rushed to the scene.Just before 2am this morning a vehicle crashed through a metal barrier and into a property on Longside Main Street, near Peterhead.The light coloured vehicle could be seen lying on its side behind a piece of the metal barrier still intact.The front of the car was badly damaged and pieces of it could be seen lying in front of the house it crashed into.Many of the tiles on the roof of the home had fallen off.A orange

dog owners to be alert after men were seeing trying to steal pets from a Scots park.Worried locals reported the two men attempting to steal the animals from Baxter Park in Dundee in the afternoon today.Police say they are aware of the incident and are urging owners to stay vigilant.Descriptions have been released of the suspects with cops urging anyone with information to come forward.The first male is described as being tanned, short hair and wearing a black tracksuit, the 2nd male was wearing

Glasgow.Scores of marked vehicles have lined the street in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, following reports of anti-social behaviour by several groups of youths.Police were first called to the scene at around 5.35pm on Saturday, March 6, but are currently still in attendance.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime

Police have launched a probe after a man was attacked on a Scots street in an unprovoked attack by a stranger clad in hi-vis clothing. The victim was attacked in broad daylight in Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross, on Wednesday.

Police have launched a frantic search for a missing Scots teenager after she vanished from home.Courtney Leigh Simpson, 14, was last seen in the Granby Avenue area of Livingston at around 10.45am yesterday morning.The youngster is described as being around 5ft 5in in height, of slim build with long brown hair.She was last seen wearing a long white puffer coat with a fur hood, black trousers and black ankle boots.Police in West Lothian are appealing for information to help trace the teenager and

sextortion when online.Sextortion is a type of cyber-enable extortion.Victims are threatened with their sexual information being shared.This is usually in the form of photographs or video clips, but these images and clips might not even exist.Attackers will threaten their victims in a bid to extort cash from them.A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: "Many people use webcams for business, gaming or to enhance their online chat experience but sometimes people you meet online aren't always who

arrested after over £10,000 worth of fake banknotes were seized in West Lothian. Police raided two properties on search warrants on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Aberdeen home last week reportedly lay undiscovered for years.We reported how cops launched a probe into an unexplained death after a woman's body was found at a property in Allison Close, Cove last Thursday.Her death is currently being treated us unexplained.An AGE Scotland spokesperson called the news "absolutely heartbreaking".Brian Sloan, chief executive of Age Scotland, said: “This is an absolutely heartbreaking case that should act as a reminder to all of us that we have an important role

cannabis stash.Police raided a Fife property in Leven yesterday at around 12.15pm and seized the alleged drug haul.Now three men aged 25, 28 and 33 were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.They were due to appear before Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Tuesday 2 March and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.Sergeant Stuart Hay from Levenmouth Police Station said: “This was a significant recovery and sends a clear message that drugs have no place in our

attacked near a Scots high school forcing police to lockdown the area.The 38-year-old was discovered seriously injured in Tinto Drive, Grangemouth this morning sparking a police probe.He was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he remains in a stable condition after the alarm was raised at around 4am.Pictures taken around 6am this morning show a police cordoned erected around Grangemouth High School parts of Tinto Drive in Grangemouth.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4am on

Cops have locked down large areas near a Scot school following an incident.Pictures taken around 6am this morning show a police cordoned erected around Grangemouth High School parts of Tinto Drive in Grangemouth.Images show a number officers guarding the scene with a van also in attendance.Local reports indicate that two crimes scene appear to be investigated, however this has not been confirmed.The nature of the incident is not known at this time.A local told the Daily Record: "Cops have been

Police discovered £270,000 worth of cannabis during a routine Scots car stop.Two men have now been arrested in connection following the drug bust yesterday.Cops pulled the vehicle over as it headed north on the A76 in Sanquhar before finding the alleged stash.Investigations are on-going into the incident.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Sanquhar recovered cannabis with an estimated street value of £270,000."Officers carried out a routine check on a vehicle heading north on the A76

Daily Record has told how millionaire Blue Dog and Ad Lib owners Alan Tomkins and Billy McAneney refused to pay workers even minimum wage after tax ­irregularities meant they were locked out of the furlough scheme. McDonald made an appeal to Mordaunt to aid workers, quoting a Facebook post from barman John Russell who stated: “I don’t know what to do any more, I’m fighting tooth and nail.