Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Lanarkshire. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.
We’ve changed our Twitter names in Lanarkshire. Our handle has changed from
@Lanarkshire_Pol
to
@PSOSLanarkshire
. This account covers all of Lanarkshire.
See all of our profiles for Lanarkshire, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣
On Friday, 5 February, we received a report of an offensive tweet about Sir Captain Tom Moore who died on Tuesday, 2 February.
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with communication offences and is due to appear at Lanark Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 17 February.
Good news!!! Ten-year-old Jamie Dunlop, who had been missing from Liberty Road, Bellshill, since 6.05 this eve, Tuesday, 3 November, 2020, has been traced safe and well by officers.
Thank you very much for all your comments and shares.
Officers & staff from Hamilton would like to say a big thank you to Anna, who's just 3! She sold some of her own toys to buy her local office a treat for Christmas.
We've let Santa & his Elves know how kind you are & he's let us know you're top of the nice list!🎅🎄🎁⛄❄️💙
Missing teenager Kai Rae traced
Insp Stephen McManus: "I'm pleased to confirm that Kai Rae (16) who was reported missing from Cambuslang has been
#traced
safe and well. I'd like to thank the public and media for sharing our earlier appeals. Your support was much appreciated"
Helena McFadden (14) is missing.
Last seen about 13:00 on 29/04 at McGregor Road, Cumbernauld
5ft 3, long auburn hair, last seen wearing white Nike baseball cap and black Nike tracksuit.
If you have seen Helena contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 4231 of 29/04/2023.
Missing - Louise Dunlop (17)
Last seen 9am 18/4/23, near New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell.
5ft 3ins, with long fair/blonde hair, wearing a black long-sleeved top, black leggings, black Canada goose body warmer and white trainers.
Info? Call 101, quoting ref. 1525 of 18/4/23
Stereofunk ...
If our dog sits down beside you and gives you puppy dog eyes it's not because it wants attention.... Its because you might have something your not supposed to in your pocket...or elsewhere 👀👀
Dont risk it✅
#DrugsDogs
🐕
#Police
👮♂️👮♀️
#Lanarkshire
#WorldAnimalDay
Next,
@polscotdogs
& their handlers do a different but equally as important job of keeping communities safe in Lanarkshire!
💙We feel better knowing you're around
Below are PD's
🐶Stryker
🐶Oz
🐶Loki
🐶Bodie
🐶& Pup Semper - those eyes!
Share to thank them!😊
Police in Cumbernauld have been out overnight speaking to people in their efforts to trace missing woman Karen Stevenson.
It's been one week since the 42-year-old was last seen.
Any info please call 101 quoting ref no.3369 of 19 Feb
Please don’t make children scared of the police.
Don’t tell them that the police will ‘lock them up’ or ‘catch you if you’re naughty’.
We want children to come to us if they’re scared, lost or in danger, not run away from us.
We are here to
#KeepPeopleSafe
Please don’t make children scared of the police.
Don’t tell them that the police will ‘lock them up’ or ‘catch you if you’re naughty’.
We want children to come to us if they’re scared, lost or in danger, not run away from us.
We are here to
#KeepPeopleSafe
🐴 Officers will be carrying out Operation
#LoseTheBlinkers
on Wednesday, 12th April, 2023 on the country roads between Broomelton Road and Millheugh Brae, Larkhall.
Operation
#LoseTheBlinkers
focuses on educating horse riders and drivers on sharing the road safely
@PSOSHorses
Have you seen Kayden Campbell (14) who is missing from Shotts?
Kayden was last seen on Station Road, Shotts about 10pm last night but has not been heard or seen since.
Any info to police via 101 quoting ref no 0425/26/06.
We are encouraged by the respectful compliance of Government guidance across Lanarkshire from the majority of people at this time. Our officers continue to patrol our communities
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
We have released details of two cars officers are seeking to trace following a fire in
#Thorntonhall
, which happened a week ago.
A silver/light Mercedes A Class (or similar) and a white Fiat 500 were seen acting suspiciously in the area.
Read more⬇️
Missing - Joseph Higgins (43) - Wishaw
Last seen about 2 am on Saturday, 15 April 2023, and is described as 5'3", bald with some facial hair and a skinny build. It is unknown what he is wearing.
Info? Call 101 quoting incident 1822 of 19th April 2023.
🐴 Officers will be carrying out Operation
#LoseTheBlinkers
on Wednesday, 12th April, 2023 on the country roads between Broomelton Road and Millheugh Brae, Larkhall.
Operation
#LoseTheBlinkers
focuses on educating horse riders and drivers on sharing the road safely
@PSOSHorses
Missing - Chelsea Robertson (14) - Coatbridge
Last seen 4pm 16/5/23, 5'6", brown hair & blue eyes, wearing black leggings, a grey zipped hoodie & black/white Converse trainers.
Possibly with Helena (previous missing person appeal).
Info? Call 101 quoting inc. 3843 of 26/05/23.
Congratulations to our 17 colleagues who have taken up posts as Sergeants and Inspectors within the Division today. We are delighted to welcome them to the Q Division team.
In reference to our previous release regarding 23 year-old Emma Johnstone from Strathaven who had been missing from Glasgow city centre since 5.30 am on Friday 18 May 2018 please note:
Emma has been traced safe and well in Glasgow.
Thank you for sharing our appeal.
#LanarkshireRP
Stopped this vehicle in Motherwell due to having no MOT. However, on closer inspection, a large quantity of drugs and cash were found within. The driver was arrested.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Please don’t make children scared of the police.
Don’t tell them that the police will ‘lock them up’ or ‘catch you if you’re naughty’.
We want children to come to us if they’re scared, lost or in danger, not run away from us.
We are here to
#KeepPeopleSafe
Thank you very much for sharing our previous appeals for 15 year-old Cameron Notman, who was missing from his home in Airdrie.
Cameron has been traced in the Petersburn area of Airdrie and he is safe and well.
Thank you again.
These were taken by the rangers at
#CalderglenCountryPark
showing the amount of rubbish collected from one of the spots where people congregated over a single weekend
This is becoming a REAL issue in the community parks and it's ruining them for everyone
#TakeItHome
On this sunny day our officers continue to patrol in towns, villages and open spaces. We are engaging with the community & educating on the current guidance. Help us &
@NHSLanarkshire
by maintaining
#SocialDistancing
, not meeting people from outside your home.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Today is the start of
#16days
of activism to end violence against women & girls.
Thanks to
@acciesfc
manager Stuart Taylor and players Brian Easton and Andy Winter for backing our
#DontBeThatGuy
campaign
@ThatGuyScotland
We remain committed to tackling violence against women.
@polscothorses
Strathaven and Cathcart were out on mounted patrol in The Glen area of Moodiesburn combatting youth disorder last night along with PC’s Lake and Fleming.
As there have been a number of local complaints regarding anti-social behaviour, more patrols are planned🐴👍
UPDATE - MISSING PERSON - FREYA MCGRORY
Freya McGrory who was reported missing from East Kilbride has been traced safe and well.
Thank you for your assistance.
#LanarkshireLive
Right now we are dealing 4 reports of
#DomesticAbuse
.
In Lanarkshire we take every report seriously and it features in our local police priorities.
DA can affect anybody and if you're concerned for yourself or someone you care about we are here to help.
** MISSING PERSON ** ANDREW BERTRAM (39)**
Last seen - Orbiston (Bellshill), 8pm on 24/01/21
5ft11, short brown hair, medium build. Wearing a black 'Scruffs' hoodie & hat, black cargo trousers & black trainers
Info? ☎️ 101 & quote "incident no. 3133 of the 25/01/21"
Thank you
Six men and one woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a high-value fraud, following a joint operation with policing partners in Essex, London and Eastbourne on Thursday, 14 December, 2023.
Tonight is the night! Our Divisional Awards event is here 🥇
We are so excited to celebrate all the officers, staff and volunteers who keep Lanarkshire safe.
#Recognition
#Awards
A busy night for this dynamic duo!
#PDEddie
located Class A and B drugs within a car in the East end of Glasgow, then
#PDRudi
located a knife used in a serious crime in Hamilton before going on to find a male who had bailed out of a vehicle in Bellshill
#TopTeam
#PoliceDogs
🐾
On the 17th day of Christmas the polis said to meee, if you drink & drive you are a numptee.
If you drink and drive you can lose more than you think.
-job
-house
-relationship
-car
-licence
and much much more....
#dontriskit
#8sleeps
#Santa
#safety
PC McManus, one of our campus officers, walked with S1 yesterday whilst they did a 6k walk for
@StAndrewHospice
It was a good opportunity to build relationships with the pupils.
@MargaretsHigh
regularly do charity work and PC McManus takes his time to join them 😊
Great work!
Searches and enquiries are ongoing to find Karen Stevenson (42), missing from her home in Cumbernauld since Saturday morning. Last seen in the Fleming Road area around 2.55am. Anyone with information should contact 101 with reference 3369 of 19/2.
Our Festive Opening Hours⬇️
Christmas Eve - 24hrs
Christmas Day - 24hrs 🎄
Boxing Day - 24hrs
27th Dec - 24hrs
28th Dec - 24 hrs
29th Dec - 24hrs
30th Dec - 24hrs
Hogmanay - 24hrs
New Year’s Day - 24hrs
2nd Jan - 24hrs
We're here to keep you safe - All Day, Everyday 💙
PC Kieth Martin attended the Lanarkshire Mosque with the new Probationary Officers as part of their induction to Lanarkshire Division. We want to thank the Mosque and the Imam for facilitating this meeting and their continued support of the local community.
Shaun Paul Baker has been reported missing.
Last seen 9:30pm on 07/04/2022 in Plains, Airdrie.
Described as 17, 5ft 8, short brown hair, wearing grey bottoms, black trainers and a blue jacket.
Anyone who can assist please contact Police on 101 quoting inc no: 3674 of 07/04/2022
Members of the public flocked to view points across Lanarkshire on Friday night to witness the Aurora Borealis display.
Hamilton officers were on mobile patrol when they captured the incredible sight 🤩
This week, Lanarkshire welcomed a new group of probationers😀👮
We'd like to wish you the best of luck during your probation and throughout your career.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
There has been an increase in antisocial behaviour involving the use of dirt & quad bikes
Funding was gifted from landowners & community groups from Coalburn & Douglas areas to purchase quad bikes
These will be used to tackle the issues throughout the division
Thank you🙂
We are pleased to confirm Stephen Clark has been traced safe and well. The media and members of the public are thanked for their assistance with this matter.
A dog has been handed into Hamilton Police Station having been found on Bothwell Road, Hamilton.
The dog is fawn in colour with a pink and white collar.
Please contact Hamilton Police Station if you can help reunite the dog with their owner.
A dog isn’t just for Christmas…
...Ours are a vital resource that work every day (including Christmas) to assist officers keeping communities safe.
Thank you for everything you do
@polscotdogs
🐶
Lanarkshire Division Officers are out on patrol this weekend in our towns, villages and open areas. We are engaging with and educating our communities in relation to the current risks to health. Please follow government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
#Keepingpeoplesafe
Weekend..
Town centres across Lanarkshire will have extra patrols 2 make sure all fun is stopped😉...only kidding, have fun but keep it legal 🙄😂
Ohh, & a fry up does not make u eligible 2 drive after a heavy night. It's your licence ! It might help the hangover😜
#StaySafe
Three people, two boys aged 14 and 15 years, and a 20 year old man, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder and robbery following an incident at a convenience store on Glenhove Road, Carbrain, Cumbernauld, on Christmas Eve. All are due at Airdrie Sheriff Court today.
📣 Welcome to
#LanarkshireLive
- our first ever live Twitter snapshot of policing in Lanarkshire on a Friday evening
Now until 11pm we'll give you some insight into what we do
Look out too for additional info & signposting to services
Comment, like & share to show your support
#LanarkshireLive
Tackling housebreaking and acquisitive crime is a local police priority. If you're thinking of tacking advantage of the dark nights then be warned that PD Remo and his friends are on patrol across the Division.
@polscotdogs
#LandShark
🦈
#DogsOfTwitter
🐕
Missing - Connor Reilly (13) - Plains, Airdrie.
Last seen - 5.30pm 16/06/23.
4'10, fair hair and a slight build. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, grey/black jogging bottoms, white trainers & a black Nike tracksuit top.
Call 101 quoting incident 4371 of 16th June 2023.
We are appealing for information to help trace Lauren Young (23) and her two young children, Zak (5) and Mason (3), reported missing from the Murray area of East Kilbride. They were last seen near Livingstone Road around 3.35pm yesterday. READ MORE
Yesterday, on Remembrance Sunday, Inspectors from areas throughout the Division laid wreaths at various locations across Lanarkshire.
We will remember them.
MISSING PERSON - DAVID DILLON (30)
Police are attempting to trace David Dillon, who was last seen at 1545 hours on 28/03/23 on Whinhall Avenue, Airdrie.
5ft 5in, shaved head, with tattoo above left eye.
Any info, please contact 101, quoting incident number 2249 of 28/02/23.
UPDATE - MISSING PERSON - LAYLA MCKEE
Layla McKee who was reported missing from the Uddingston area has been traced safe and well.
Thank you for your assistance.
Have you seen 16-year-olds Liam Kennedy and Courtney Semple missing from Plains, Airdrie, since Sat, 31 Oct, 2020?
Known to frequent Glasgow City Centre, Clydebank and East Kilbride.
Any info to police in Airdrie via 101 quoting ref no 4405/31/10
Scam Alert
We've had reports of scammers posing as energy company employees asking to check supply within the home
If you're not expecting anyone at your door don't feel obliged to answer!
ALWAYS - ask for ID, even through a window or on a chain
Please don't feel pressured📣
We are pleased to confirm 13-year-old Caileigh Ogilvie, missing from Airdrie since Friday, 8 September, 2023, has been traced. Thank you to everyone who shared our information.
Officers from Lanarkshire’s Divisional Alcohol and Violence Reduction Unit have recovered drugs with an estimated street value of £525,000 following two operations in Bellshill and Motherwell. Two men have been arrested.
UPDATE - MISSING PERSON - KODY NICOL/DONNELLY
Kody Nicol/Donnelly who was reported missing from the Cambuslang area has been traced safe and well.
Thank you for your assistance.
🚓Lanarkshire Police Open Day!
WHERE?
Motherwell Police Station (access via Orbiston Street)
WHEN?
Sat 19th Aug - 12-4pm
WHAT?
👮Police & Fire
🚔Visits the cells
☝️Finger Printing
⚽Street Soccer
and lots more!
Please be mindful of parking restrictions in the area.
Thank you Nicole and the staff at Wishaw Morrison’s for having safer communities officers &
@scotfire_nlan
to run stalls today on ASB/Crime prevention & Fire/Water safety. P.s fire engine is here too if you want to come down and see it!
Tonight officers from the Community Policing Team at Airdrie are being supported in Caldercruix by officers from our Police Scotland Mounted Branch in tackling youth disorder and anti-social Thanks to
@polscothorses
🐴 👮🏼♀️
We welcome the sentencing of former councillor Mark Kerr for sexual offences involving teenage boys in Lanarkshire between May 2012 and May 2020. He was jailed for six years at the High Court in Paisley and placed on the Sexual Offenders Register.
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