Two men have appeared in court after a number of car thefts and attempted robberies in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Cars were stolen from properties on Morningfield Road and North Anderson Drive in Aberdeen and Hillside Crescent in Westhill in the early hours of Monday, June 20.
Police say attempted thefts were also reported on Hamilton Place and Morningfield Road in Aberdeen and Hillside Crescent in Westhill at about the same time.
Pair appeared in private
Now Jason Grant, 24, and Jack Florence, 29, have appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court facing a number of charges.
They have each been charged with three vehicle thefts, housebreaking with intent to steal and attempted housebreaking with intent to steal.
They also face five charges each of being found in a place with intent to commit theft.
Both men remanded in custody
The men, who both gave addresses in Aberdeen, made no plea and were committed for further examination.
Both were remanded in custody after the behind-closed-doors hearing and will appear again in the dock within eight days.
Police Scotland says it is still searching for a third person in connection with the incidents.
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