Category: Crime

Prevent Keyless Vehicle Theft

Vehicles with smart keys are at risk of “relay theft,” where thieves use electronic devices to capture signals and steal cars. To prevent this, store keys in security pouches, avoid leaving them by doors, and disable key fobs when possible. For more safety tips, refer to the provided links.

Cars Damaged at Coatshill

Residents in Coatshill reported vehicle damage in Blantyre, including a broken wing mirror and a dent caused by a thrown bottle. One resident expressed concern for the safety of elderly neighbors. Authorities remind residents to remain vigilant and report any vandalism to the police.

Protecting Lambing Season: No Off-Road Bikes Allowed

As lambing season approaches, off-road biking on farmland is prohibited without permission. Police Scotland is actively seizing illegal bikes causing disturbances on public roads in Lanarkshire. Disturbing livestock can lead to animal distress, mismothering, and potential death of newborn lambs, with offenders facing prosecution under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006.

Top Tips to Keep Vehicles Safe

With rising vehicle crime in the UK, residents share advice to safeguard their cars. Effective strategies include always locking doors, keeping valuables out of sight, parking in well-lit areas, using physical deterrents, employing tracking technology, and safeguarding car keys. These actions can prevent theft and save money.

Alert – Thieves in Area

There were multiple reports of attempted break-ins in Blantyre last night, particularly around Stonefield Road and Burnbrae Road. Witnesses spotted three young individuals attempting to enter homes. Residents are urged to report incidents to police and ensure their properties are secure, as this event is unusual for the area.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

A distrubing incident at Auchinraith Road, Blantyre has prompted a police investigation. Officers are appealing for more information following a disturbance which resulted in assault on Sunday, 1st February. The incident happened between midnight and 12.25am at Craig Street, at the junction with Auchinraith Road. Both suspects are described as men. One is said to […]

Police Appeal after Further Bothwell Fires

Police in Lanarkshire are seeking information about two wilful car fires in Bothwell, with incidents occurring on January 2 and January 5, 2026. Emergency services extinguished the fires, and no injuries were reported. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to contact them, referencing case number 3222.