Man arrested and charged after £70k machinery theft in Aberdeenshire
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A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of plant machinery from a rural property in Aberdeenshire.
The incident happened in the Nether Kinmundy area in the early hours of Tuesday, April 4.
The machinery, which had been valued at around £70,000, has been recovered.
The man will appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court at a later date.
Detective Constable Jonathon Pinder said: “I would like to thank those who have assisted us with our enquiries in relation to this theft.
“We are committed to tackling rural crime and those who carry it out in our communities.
"Anyone with any information or concerns regarding rural crime in their community should contact Police Scotland on 101 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
