POLICE Scotland are urging to rural home owners to be vigilant after a number of break-ins across Aberdeenshire.

Expert guidance is on offer from the crime-fighting professionals to help you secure buildings and deter thieves, including the opportunist.

For more information, click here.

As winter approaches, WECC will be bringing you more crime prevention advice, thanks to PC Kevin Marron, Aberdeenshire’s Crime Reduction Officer.