Police Report April 2026

Thornwood Community Council would like to thank the Community Policing Team and their colleagues for the work they do in keeping us safe.

The main issues from the last few weeks are:

Fraud & Theft

• An individual is targeting older, vulnerable people with fake services,

• He harasses victims for extra or “owed” payments,

• And is also involved in stealing purses at front doors.

• The police urge everyone to be alert to this male, who is white, heavy built, short white hair, black rimmed glasses, clean shaven, in his early 60s, local accent and goes by the name of “Joe”. 

Youth Disorder

• There has been an increase in antisocial behaviour by groups of youths.

• This includes disturbances and the illegal use of electric bikes.

• The groups are mobile and move between areas.

Counterfeit Money

• Fake £20 notes are being used in transactions.

• Notes can be identified by peeling markings and foil backing.

Crime Overview

• Rise in shoplifting incidents, sometimes involving violence and weapons.

• Break-in reported with property searched for valuables.

• Persons have been detected and reported accordingly.

Road Offences

• Vehicles seized for lack of proper documentation.

• Drug-related offences detected during traffic stops.

Advice

Stay alert; verify anyone offering services at your door; check cash carefully; secure your home with strong locks, ensuring not only a yale lock, but also a mortice lock is in place to deter suspects from shoving open weak spots on doors; and report suspicious behaviour promptly.

Contacting the police

Always dial 999 in an emergency, that is, if

• someone is in danger

• violence is happening or likely to happen soon

• you need immediate police help
  
  

Otherwise call 101 for non-emergencies.

You may want to read the Read this before you call 101 page first to ensure Police Scotland can assist with your non-emergency issue.