This is a RSS news feed for the Northern Constabulary. http://www.northern.police.uk/ http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4518_2012 19/05/2012, 0145hrs. Police are currently dealing with a one vehicle road traffic collision on the B9153 approximately 1/2 mile south of Carrbridge. As a result of Sat, 19 May 2012 2:3:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4517_2012 Children from P3 to P5 from local primary schools within the Inverness city centre area were recently invited to submit entries to a Chinese Dragon painting competition in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The winning entries were give Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4516_2012 Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious three vehicle road traffic collision on the B9161 between the Munlochy junction of the A9 and Bogallan Nurseries. A female is currently trapped and the road has been closed. It is ex Fri, 18 May 2012 9:37:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4515_2012 Police and Emergency Services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A82, three miles south of Fort William. The road is open. Female occupant conveyed to Belford Hospital, Fort William. Fri, 18 May 2012 9:30:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4514_2012 Police would like to re-iterate to hotels and B&Bs throughout the Highlands to be aware of a woman who is alleged to have committed fraud at a number of establishments using false names and addresses and leaving substantial unpaid bills. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:5:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4513_2012 On Wednesday 16 May 2012 a joint operation was carried out between Northern Constabulary and the Trading Standards department of the Highland Council to tackle taxi licensing offences in the Lochaber area. Numerous taxi drivers were stopp Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4512_2012 Northern Constabulary is reminding householders to be vigilant about the security of their property following recent reports of sneak in thefts in Inverness. Acting Chief Inspector Ross MacKillop, Temporary Area Commander for In Thu, 17 May 2012 14:16:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4511_2012 Police are appealing for information regarding damage caused to a parked vehicle outside Balfour Hospital between 1045 and 1500 on Wednesday 16 May 2012. Information is also sought in relation to damage caused to a vehicle which was parke Thu, 17 May 2012 10:15:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4510_2012 Chief Inspector Ian Bryce, Head of Policy and Co-ordination Unit, Headquarters, Inverness will be transferring to Badenoch and Strathspey, on Monday, 21st May, 2012. He will take over the post of Area Commander for Badenoch, Strathspey an Thu, 17 May 2012 9:53:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4509_2012 At 7.45 p.m. on Tuesday 15 May 2012 a portacabin was rep Thu, 17 May 2012 0:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4508_2012 At approximately 5:30 am on the 16 May 2012, a two vehicle RTC occurred on the A95, three miles west of Grantown involving a car and a van. Emergency services attended the scene with one of the two men from the car conveyed to R Wed, 16 May 2012 9:48:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4507_2012 Police Cadets in Fort William have recently been tackling the problem of bike theft by carrying out various activities. Cadets Ryan Doherty and Siobhan Cooper visited all 27 primary schools in the Lochaber area in March 2012 and spoke to Tue, 15 May 2012 16:8:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4506_2012 Northern Constabulary is delighted to announce the roll out of the successful Farm Watch initiative to the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire areas. Farm Watch is already operating in East Division (Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey) a Tue, 15 May 2012 12:6:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4505_2012 On Thursday 17 May 2012, Scalloway will host the Prime Minister of Norway as he arrives in the village to open the new museum and take part in a ceremony at the Shetland Bus Memorial. The celebrations involve both a parade and a community Tue, 15 May 2012 10:22:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4504_2012 About 1345hrs on Monday 14th May 2012 Police, Ambulance and the Fire Service attended a Road Traffic Collision on the A9 approximately 5 mile south Mon, 14 May 2012 19:34:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4503_2012 Police and Emergency Services are currently dealing with a road traffic collison on the A9, approximately 7 miles south of Aviemore at Dalraddy. The road is closed. Diversions are in place throu Mon, 14 May 2012 14:25:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4502_2012 Police are investigating a report of damage caused to a blue Ford Mondeo motor car, which was parked in the Jubilee Car Park on the Boath Road, Ardross near Alness (car park utilised for access to the Fyrish Monument). Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4501_2012 Police in Lerwick are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of damage to the rear window of a Ford Transit Connect van parked on Commercial Street in Lerwick between 2130hrs on Friday 11th May 2012 and 0145hrs on Saturday the 1 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4500_2012 The latest HMICS Report praises Northern Constabulary as an example of good practice. Northern Constabulary achieved a 98.34% compliance in National Audit Test Results for information recording based on the Crime Audit in 2011 against a Mon, 14 May 2012 10:12:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4499_2012 Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses following a report of a minor road traffic accident which occurred about Sun, 13 May 2012 8:38:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4498_2012 13/05/2012 0830hrs: The public non-emergency telephone number to Aviemore Police Station 01479-810222 is currently out of service. Efforts are being made to restore this service at the earliest. <d Sun, 13 May 2012 8:34:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4497_2012 POLICE can confirm that the body of a woman has now been recovered from the house fire in Kintail Crescent. The body has not been formally identified and no name will be released until this has taken place. A joint Po Sat, 12 May 2012 22:41:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4496_2012 Between 16:00hrs Thursday 10th May and 10:00 hrs Friday 11th May a Yamaha outboard motor was removed without the owners permis Sat, 12 May 2012 6:46:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4495_2012 EMERGENCY services are continuing to deal with a serious house fire in Kintail Crescent in the Hilton area of Inverness. The fire is now under control but extensive damage has been caused to the property. </di Sat, 12 May 2012 6:1:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4494_2012 POLICE in Thurso are appealing for witnesses following a report of a road traffic accident in which minor damage wa Sat, 12 May 2012 5:45:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4493_2012 Emergency Services are currently dealing with a serious house fire at Kintail Crescent, in the Hilton area of Inverness. Police and fire services are at the scene having b Sat, 12 May 2012 5:33:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4492_2012 POLICE in Northern Constabulary are keen to trace a female who has been travelling alone throughout the Highlands and is alleged to have committed Fraud at board & lodgings at hotels and bed & breakfast establishments. This female is believ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:50:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4491_2012 Police can now confirm that the body recovered in the water at Glenglass, Evanton is that of missing woman ALICE JACK, who was reported missing on 6th March, 2012. Next of kin have been informed. NE/6016/12</p Fri, 11 May 2012 14:5:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4490_2012 The property at Mossbank, Shetland has now been made safe and the cordon removed. A man was discovered within the property and has been taken to hospital for medic Fri, 11 May 2012 12:16:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4489_2012 Police and Emergency Services are currently dealing with a road traffic collision involving two motor cars on the A832 at Achanalt, Garve. Injuries are not thought to be serious at this time. Road will be closed for a short time to allow clearance Fri, 11 May 2012 12:2:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4488_2012 Police and Emergency Services have been dealing with a road traffic collison on the A82 at Lochend involving one motor car. The male driver of the car has been removed, by ambulance to hospital. The extent of his injuries are not known at present Fri, 11 May 2012 11:33:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4487_2012 Police and Emergency Services are currently dealing with an incident at a property in Mossbank, Shetland. A 100 metre cordon has been established as it is believed there may be a gas leak in the property. Properties within the cordon are being evac Fri, 11 May 2012 11:11:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4484_2012 Between 1900hrs, 9th May, 2012 and 0940hrs on 10th May, 2012 a Vauxhall Astra motor car was parked and unattended in Columba Place, Balivanich, Benbecula. During this time the four tyres of the Astra motor car have been damaged beyond repair. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:58:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4483_2012 About 1230 hrs on Wednesday 9th May 2012 on the A970 south of the Vidlin junction an incident took place involving a south bound Kia Sportage vehicle overtook a lorry in the face of an oncoming vehicle, causing the lorry to take evasive action to a Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4482_2012 On Tuesday the 8th of May 2012 a small quantity of medication was lost in the centre of Portree. If it is found please hand it in to the Police Station, Portree or telephone Portree Police Station on 01478 612888. NP5017/12 Ends Thu, 10 May 2012 8:16:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4481_2012 Police in Alness are appealing for witnesses regarding damage caused to the Anderson Centre, Albany Road, Invergordon, between 1245 hours on Friday 04 May and 1000 hours on Wednesday, 09 May 2012. If you have any information about this cr Wed, 9 May 2012 21:52:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4480_2012 Police in Alness are appealing for witnesses regarding damage caused to a vehicle parked in Academy Lane, Alness, between 1430 and 1635 hours on Sunday, 06 May 2012. If you have any information about this crime you can contact the indepen Wed, 9 May 2012 21:49:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4479_2012 Police in Inverness are appealing for information regarding an incident which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 9 May 2012. The incident occurred at the underpass on Madras Street, Inverness where it is alledged that a man had money stolen&n Wed, 9 May 2012 21:47:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4477_2012 Police can now confirm the identity of the motorcyclist who died as a result of the collision on the A82 at Achnabobane by Spean Bridge on Tuesday 8th May 2012 as CHARLES DAVID SINGLETON, aged 74 from Kettering, Northamptonshire. A man is Wed, 9 May 2012 12:55:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4476_2012 About 1000 hours, on Wednesday, 9th May, 2012, a body was found in the River Glass, at Glenglass, Evanton, by a member of the public. With the help of the Coastguard the body was recovered from the water. Enquiries are ongoing Wed, 9 May 2012 11:3:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4475_2012 Police in Thurso are appealing for any information in relation to damage caused at the rear of the old Ashley Ann building on the Ormlie industrial estate on Henderson Street. The damage is believed to have been caused between Wednesday the 2n Wed, 9 May 2012 10:45:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4474_2012 Police can confirm that a male motorcylist has been fatally injured following a road traffic collision on the A82 Spean Bridge, this morning, Tuesday, 8th May, 2012. No further details are available Tue, 8 May 2012 15:48:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4473_2012 Emergency services are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A82 - 3 miles west of Spean Bridge.The road is closed and diversions are in place. Ends Tue, 8 May 2012 10:21:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4472_2012 Between 1000 hours on Saturday 5th May 2012 and 1030 hours on Sunday 6th May 2012 damage occurred to the male public toilets at Voe, Shetland. Any person with information regarding this damage is requested to contact Lerwick Police Stati Tue, 8 May 2012 8:17:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4471_2012 Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident of assault. Between 2240 hours and 2300 hours Sunday 6th May 2012, a woman was assaulted on Millbank Road Thurso. Anyone who may have any information regarding th Tue, 8 May 2012 8:11:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4470_2012 At approximately 1140hrs on the 7th of May 2012, a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred at the junction of the B9152 and the A86 at Kingussie. A female motorcycl Mon, 7 May 2012 14:28:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4469_2012 Northern Constabulary can confirm that Cameron Mackenzie, the thirteen year old child reported missing from a Ross-shire children’s home, was traced in Inverness on the evening of Sa Sun, 6 May 2012 8:25:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4468_2012 Northern Constabulary are anxious to trace a thirteen year old child missing from a Ross-shire children’s home near to Dingwall since the afterno Sat, 5 May 2012 15:44:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4467_2012 Police in Fort William are con Sat, 5 May 2012 13:35:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4466_2012 Throughout the year a large number of people come to visit our beautiful islands to enjoy a well earned holiday in the peace and tranquillity of the Western Isles. However there is a hazard which some drivers may never have come across - single tra Fri, 4 May 2012 13:55:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4465_2012 From Tuesday 8 May to Thursday 10 May Northern Constabulary will be joining Scotland's other forces in a campaign to make country roads safer by targeting motorists who drive dangerously, carelessly or over the speed limit. Officers will Fri, 4 May 2012 12:27:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4464_2012 About 1740 hours on Sunday, 29th April, 2012 a call was made to Police in relation to youths playing on dumper trucks at the new Inverness College building site at Inshes, Inverness. The youths are described as being aged 13 - 14 years ol Fri, 4 May 2012 10:43:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4463_2012 About 0400 hours, this morning, Friday, 4th May, 2012, officers were called to a house in the Madras Street area of Merkinch, following information that a man was threatening self harm, within the property. Tra Fri, 4 May 2012 9:42:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4462_2012 04/05/2012 at 0730hrs ~ Police are currently dealing with an incident in the Madras / Nelson Street area of Inverness. The incident is being managed by police Fri, 4 May 2012 7:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4461_2012 As all next of kin are now aware, the motorcyclist who died as a result of the collision on the A86 near Roy Bridge can be named as: Daren Lassey, 42yrs, from the Yorshire area. <di Wed, 2 May 2012 18:33:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4460_2012 On the afternoon of Wednesday 2nd May 2012 a quantity of prescribed medication was found in the Underpass, <s Wed, 2 May 2012 18:0:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4459_2012 Motorcyclists and drivers are being urged to "think and drive responsibly" as traffic levels increase ahead of the May Day weekend and the summer months. Traffic levels have already started to rise as the tourism season gets underway and Wed, 2 May 2012 16:31:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4458_2012 The 73-year-old man who has been missing in the Glendessary area and who was found safe and well this afternoon has been named as Neill McCawley, 73, from Worcester. Mr McCawley has told his rescuers that he underestimated the difficulty Wed, 2 May 2012 15:44:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4457_2012 Police can confirm that a missing 73-year-old man has been traced safe and well in the Kinlochhourn area this afternoon. The man was unaware of the level of concern for his safety. However, is very thankful to the emergency services and m Wed, 2 May 2012 15:30:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4456_2012 Northern Constabulary can now confirm that the A86 east of Roybridge is now open. Members of the public are thanked for their patience. Ends Wed, 2 May 2012 14:14:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4455_2012 Between 10pm on Sunday night, 29th April, 2012 and 11am on Monday morning, 30th April, 2012 a series of vandalisms were committed in Aviemore, in the areas of Burnside Road, Grampian Road and Granish Way. Damage was ca Wed, 2 May 2012 10:15:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4454_2012 About 6.25pm on Tuesday 1st May 2012, a two vehicle collision occurred on the A86 road approximately 7 miles east of Spean Bridge. The vehicles involved were a black/white BMW motorcycle and a white Mercedes sprinter v Wed, 2 May 2012 8:11:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4453_2012 Police and Ambulance are currently dealing with a serious two vehicle road traffic collision on the A86 approximately 5-6 miles east of Roy Bridge. The road is closed in both directions. <di Tue, 1 May 2012 19:10:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4452_2012 Police in Fort William are continuing to co-ordinate the search for a hill walker who was reported missing on Sunday 29th April 2012. The 73yr old man from the Worcester area was last seen by fellow walkers in the Glen Tue, 1 May 2012 15:0:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4451_2012 Community beat officers in Merkinch, Inverness held a public meeting this morning to hear concerns from local residents and shop owners about aggressive begging which has been reported to Police over the past few weeks. Around 30 people t Tue, 1 May 2012 14:31:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4450_2012 Northern Constabulary in Nairn is pleased to announce that the position of part time Traffic Warden for Nairn has been filled after the completion of the recruitment process. Teresa Cameron will take up post from Tuesday 8 May 2012. Teres Tue, 1 May 2012 12:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4449_2012 Police can now confirm that the body of a man found in the water at Muirtown Basin, Inverness, on Friday, 27th april, 2012, has now been identified as EDWARD PORTER. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt Tue, 1 May 2012 9:49:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4448_2012 Police in Fort William are continuing to co-ordinate the search for a hill walker who was reported missing on Sunday 29th April 2012. The 73yr old man from the Worcester area was last seen by fellow walkers in the Glendessary area on Friday Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:33:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4447_2012 Former award winning beat officer PC Gary Taylor takes over his new post as community officer in Lochcarron today. He replaces former Lochcarron officer PC Joanna MacKinnon who has recently been posted to Alness. Gary is 47-year Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:31:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4446_2012 About 2320 hours on Friday 27th April 2012 an attempted robbery took place within the Mon, 30 Apr 2012 3:12:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4445_2012 Police in Tain are anxious to trace the following female, who has been reported as missing from the Balintore area. <p class="M Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:56:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4444_2012 Northern Constabulary can confirm that the rider of the motorcycle who died as a result of the two vehicle collision on the A99 South of Thrumster on 28/4/12 was Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:12:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4443_2012 About 1500 hours on 28th April 2012 a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision occurred on the A99 Latheron to Wick public road, approximately 1 mile sout Sun, 29 Apr 2012 1:23:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4442_2012 The A99 has now fully re-opened following an RTC at Thrumster, Caithness. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:47:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4441_2012 The A99 road remains closed at Thrumster and is likely to be closed for several hours. Diversions are now in place via the A9 (Quaywaymire). Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:51:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4440_2012 Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A99 near Thrumster in Caithness. The road is currently closed and may be for some time, given the serious nature of Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:18:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4439_2012 Police in Thurso are currently anxious to trace Jane Humphries (14 years) who has been reported missing from her home. She was last seen during the early evening o Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:19:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4438_2012 About 1630hrs on Friday 27 April 2012 a report was received from a member of the public that they believed there was a body in the water at Muirtown Basin, Inverness. Police Officers attended and with Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:35:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4437_2012 Missing person Ian Mutch has now been traced safe and well. Police would like to thank members of the public for Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:8:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4436_2012 Initial tests carried out on blue diazepam tablets circulating in the Fort William area show that they are stronger than normal. Police and medical staff at NHS Highland are repeating their warning to anyone who has obtained or has been o Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:48:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4435_2012 Police in Lerwick are appealing for sightings of 19-year-old Shetland man Ian Mutch who has not been seen since 10.30pm last night at a pub in Lerwick Town Centre. Mr Mutch, who has been described as vulnerable, was last seen at the Thule Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:19:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4434_2012 Police in Inverness would like to remind members of the public about letting dogs run free and worrying sheep. Please take time to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which is available in full on the <a href="http://www.outdooraccess Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:38:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4433_2012 Police in Alness are looking for information regarding the theft of animals and feed from a farm near Evanton, Ross-Shire. On Monday 2nd April 2012, it was discovered that several animals and animal feed had been stolen from the Novar Dai Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:28:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4432_2012 Northern Constabulary is today co-ordinating searches of the Muirtown basin and Caledonian canal areas of Inverness today as part of the search for missing Inverness man Edward Porter. The search will be carried out by members of the Gram Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:15:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4431_2012 Police in the Western Isles are warning the public to be aware of an online scam involving the false sale of pets from a ghost address on the Isle of Harris Western Isles. The scam involves an individual(s), purporting to be a Mr R Miah o Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:3:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4430_2012 Missing person STEPHEN PAYNE was traced safe and well within Inverness City Centre at 2100 hrs on 25/04/12. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in tracing Mr Payne. Ends Thu, 26 Apr 2012 9:31:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4429_2012 POLICE continue to investigate the supply of Blue Diazepam tablets in the Fort William area. It is apparent that despite warnings previously circulated that they may have a serious adverse affect on health, there are s Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:25:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4428_2012 Northern Constabulary Chief Constable George Graham says he is delighted to be welcoming the Police Sport UK Track and Field and Tug O' War Championship to the Highlands for the first time ever. Over 160 Police officers will descend on In Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:49:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4427_2012 Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding an attempted break in at 6.45pm on Monday 24 April 2012 at the Community Education building, North School, Wick. Police would like to hear from any members of the public who may have Wed, 25 Apr 2012 9:8:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4426_2012 Wick police report that the missing 7yr old child Kieran John Boyd has been traced safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4425_2012 Inverness police are anxious to trace Mr Stephen Payne who is in his early 40's and is described as being 6'4" in height, of large build with <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Aria Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:12:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4424_2012 Police are appealing for information relating to the whereabouts of a seven year old Wick boy who has been reported missing by his father. Kieran John Boyd (7) from Wick is believed to be in the company of his mother, her 19 month old son Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:22:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4423_2012 Northern Constabulary and its partners at Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service (HIFRS) are calling on land or estate owners/managers to ensure any muirburn activity is carried out in a responsible and safe manner, following a number of rec Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:22:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4422_2012 STATISTICS released by Scottish Government today reveal 27,319 drug seizures by Scottish police forces in 2010/11 - almost a quarter of which involved a Class A drug. Northern Constabulary seized 1,872 of these durin Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:26:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4421_2012 Police are appealing for information following reports of the theft of 150 litres of red diesel from two agricultural vehicles at the Cluanie Inn off the A87 on the road to Kyle of Lochalsh. The theft happened sometime between 1 April 201 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 9:30:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4420_2012 Police are appealing to the public for information following reports of the theft of over 700 litres of heating oil from an address in Harrapool, Isle of Skye. The theft happened sometime between 0715 on 12 April 2012 and 2100 on 14 April Tue, 24 Apr 2012 9:23:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4419_2012 Northern Constabulary has been overwhelmed by the response in relation to the letter writing box and love letters found floating in the canal, near Dochgarroch, Inverness in December 2011. The Force would like to take this opportunity to Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:0:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4418_2012 A number of people, mostly males aged 19 to 24 have been treated in hospital in Fort William for symptoms which may relate to the ingestion of illicit tablets, the latest person being admitted last night. There were 14 people who were sus Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:35:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4417_2012 About 1700 on Saturday 21 April 2012 an incident occurred on the roadway outside Plockton High School following which an altercation took place between two males. Police would urge anyone with information regarding such an incident to con Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:24:0 GMT http://www.northern.police.uk/News-and-Media/news-item.htm?item_id=PR4416_2012 Police in Alness are appealing for witnesses regarding damage caused to a vehicle parked in Inverbreakie Drive, Invergordon, between 1330 hours on Saturday, 21 April and 1200 hours on Sunday, 22 April 2012. If you have any information abo Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:24:0 GMT