Several cars in the Echt area were broken into over the weekend.
Thieves targeted a number of cars, stealing personal items, between 5am and 6am on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Stuart McAdam said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed these incidents or seen anything suspicious in the Echt area around the time stated to contact the police.
“Once again I would like to remind the public to be on their guard for opportunistic thieves who are operating in the area.
“In this case a number of the vehicles targeted had been left unlocked and I would like to remind the public to do everything they can to prevent themselves becoming a victim of crime.
“Please ensure your homes and vehicles are locked at all times – even if you are at home – to ensure these people don’t stand a chance in the first place. Any valuables should be removed from your vehicle or if you need to leave them in your car ensure they are out of sight.”
