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@StirlingPol
to
@PSOSStirling
.
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MISSING PERSON: Jack Martin has been traced, safe and well. His family have been informed. We would like to thank the public for their help in sharing the post and contacting Police.
Today we remember those we lost during the Dunblane Primary School shooting 25 years ago.
Our deepest sympathies are with all of those affected by this horrific incident. Not just today, but always.
Comments from CI Marshall & ACC Mairs can be viewed on our Facebook page.
WALLABY - FOUND
You may have been aware that there was a lost
#wallaby
in the
#Stirling
area recently, we're happy to announce that the wallaby was traced by our
@polscotrpu
colleagues in the early hours of this morning & safely returned to it's owner.
#WheresWally
#FoundHim
Found Dog
We are looking to find the owner of this male, terrier dog who was handed in to Stirling Police Office today. He was found on the roadway between Aberfoyle and Thornhill. If you recognise him or know the owners please call 101 and quote ref no 0667 of 16th June.
Found Dog - Stirling
We need your help to have this male Jack Russell returned to his owner. He was found on the A84, near to Blair Drummond about 5.15pm on Mon 4th Jan 2021.
If you recognise him, or are his owner, contact us on 101, quoting incident number 2995 of 4th Jan
Preparations well under way for the
@Runrig1973
There will be lots of people trying to get to the venue and the on-site car-parking is now sold out. For further parking and travel details please visit
@StirlingCouncil
website.
#Runrig
#Stirling
FOUND DOG - STIRLING
At 1pm today this dog was found running about Main Street Callander. If anyone knows who his owner is, please ask them to contact Police on 101 and quote re: PS-20210501-1781.
Thanks to everyone who helped make
#StirlingHogmanay
a success, big thanks to everyone who came to both events and we’d like to wish everyone all the very best for 2019.
STIRLINGSHIRE ROADS -Although the current Red Warning is due to expire at 1000hrs please do not attempt to drive for the foreseeable future. Snow ploughing efforts to clear routes, are having limited effect due to drifting snow. Police may also be unable to help if you get stuck.
We've received several calls about vehicles parking dangerously at
#A809
near
#DevilsPulpit
Parking on a double bend, causing an obstruction & forcing vehicles onto opposing carriageway will get you issued with conditional offer ticket by our
@polscotrpu
colleagues.
#RoadSafety
WARNINGS & PENALTIES GIVEN DURING TWO DAYS OF ACTIVITY
Sgt David Ross of
@polscotrpu
said: "I can't emphasise enough the need to give cyclists appropriate space. Frustration or lateness are not excuses to risk someone's safety."
Read more -
#OpClosePass
Stirling & Alloa cops visited parks to engage with public on Gov. Guidance on
#SocialDistancing
.
They were delighted to see parks empty & residents protecting
@NHSForthValley
& staying home!
Thanks to our communities for doing their bit & continued support.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Local Community Officers were on patrol in Dunblane last night and disrupted ongoing suspicious behaviour, which resulted in the recovery of a number of stolen bicycles worth thousands of pounds. They have now been returned to their rightful owner.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Saturday 5/5/18 these two lambs were mauled and killed by a dog not being properly controlled in Killearn. Today another incident occurred involving a Doberman dog at a farm near Killearn.
Never trust your dog near livestock. Keep it on a lead and under close control.
Back to school today for PC’s Paterson and Brown who took part in the school summer holiday programme with some lessons on how to
#floss
@StirlingPol
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@BorestoneP
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Around 1520 today we were called to Dumyat Hill near Blairlogie following reports a paraglider had crashed.
Along with other emergency services we were able to assist the 28 yo male. He's been flown to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow to receive treatment for his injuries.
@seedsgirl
Thanks for your interest, we have loads to keep us going; this was a request from our dedicated Wildlife Officer for information in relation to a......crime about Wildlife.
After a call from the public in
#Cambusbarron
last night, Stirling Group 2 response officers chased & caught a male stealing 2 bikes. Enquiries recovered 2 more stolen bikes.
The male was charged with theft offences & reported.
Great
#teamwork
by the cops & the public 🙋♂️
Thanks very much to Mini PC Lewis and Mini PC Fergus for helping their Community Cops out at a road closure in Cowie last night. You were a big help in
#KeepingPeopleSafe
!
@stmargprimary01
Today's
#ViewFromTheOffice
at Rowardennan
@lomondtrossachs
Out and about with our fantastic Special Constables
@PolScotVol
making sure folk are staying safe and parking pretty!....thankfully, no issues today 👌🏻
About 1.30pm Wed 5th June, a wild squirrel was drowned at Stirling Uni Campus by a male, 6' tall, slim, white stubble; wearing black jacket, a cap & dark trousers & driving a lime green 3 door V'Hall Corsa.
If you have any info please contact us on 101; Inc No. 1745 of 5th June.
We are looking to trace 17 year old Caitlin Cowie who is missing from Stirling.
Last seen about 13:10 hours on Sunday 19th May at Milngavie Railway Station
Any information regarding her wherabouts can be reported via 101. Please quote reference: MPR1052330519
Vehicle access to the B837 from Drymen to Balmaha will be restricted for the rest of the day. The area has reached capacity and parked vehicles are causing safety issues. People are being advised to avoid the area, however residents will still be able to gain access.
We've had reports of increased no. visitors to rural areas at
@lomondtrossachs
Forestry Commission carparks ➡️ vehicles left dangerously/blocking access/emergency routes
We'll continue to patrol these areas, specifically car park areas
Travel guidance 💻
This afternoon local community officer, PC Haldane along with colleagues from
@polscotrpu
conducted
#OpClosePass
at Stirling Road Fallin over concerns about drivers not passing cyclists safely. 5 drivers were warned and 2 issued with fixed penalty notices.
Local officers are continuing to carry out foot patrols on the footpaths around Bannockburn following reports of Anti Social Behaviour and littering in the area. Please be safe, considerate and responsible when out in this beautiful area.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Great work from Stirling Officers yesterday; 2 knives seized in 2 incidents; 1 from great pro-active work & the other from a live incident.
There's no place for knives in our Community.
If you have info about anyone carrying a knife in public, use 999.
#NoKnives
#ZeroTolerance
Found by a member of the public about 1:30pm Sun. 4th July 2021), near to Dobbies, Drip Road,
#Stirling
.
White
#JackRussell
, brown patches on her face; no collar
If anyone recognises this dog or knows who the owner is, call 101 and quote incident number 1890 of 4th July.
We're aware of a
#scam
involving a 'Drive'Thru' type event - Winter Wonderland Stirling.
We urge public to be extra vigilant for online/social media scams, especially over the festive period with a large portion of transactions occuring online.
If you've been a victim, ☎️ 101.
Op. Will in Cambusbarron, runs until Thurs 28th May. PC's Barclay & King will be tacklng Anti-Social Behaviour & drug misuse
Last night they dealt with 3 males on scrambler bikes & another for drug possession
PC’s Barclay, King & colleagues are back out in the village tonight
Last night
#Dunblane
Community Officers were joined by colleagues from
@polscothorses
carrying out joint patrols within
#Laighills
area after recent reports of antisocial behaviour. Lockerbie and Harris enjoyed spending time in the area and enaging with local residents!
A 15 year old male has been charged with vandalism to the toilets in Kings Park, Stirling. We will continue to have a zero tolerance approach to damage and anti-social behaviour in Kings Park and the surrounding area.
Today Police Scotland & Stirling Council Parking Enforcement officers were at B834 Finnich Glen (Devils Pulpit) dealing cars parked on the double yellows lines/causing a danger to the other road users. If you are local & visiting the area please ensure that you park responsibly.
Fantastic atmosphere here in Stirling City Centre to start the Xmas festivities! The Santa & Reindeer Parade are in full swing as are the carol singers at the Stirling Baptist Church! Our Officers are working in partnership with
@StirlingCouncil
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#HappyChristmas
We are looking to trace the owner of a bike which has been recovered from a forest track at Glen Ogle, just south of Lix Toll, Killin. If you have any information regarding the owner of the bike please phone 101 quoting reference PS-20200516-3015
4 of our Trossachs and Teith officers participated in Dreamnight at the Zoo at
@BlairDrummondSP
on Friday evening. Dreamnight is a global event where zoos privately host children with disabilities and life limiting conditions. Well done to Blairdrummond for staging the event.
Police Scotland's Number 1 fan
@jessicagunn101
was given a tour around Stirling Police Office this morning. She had lots of questions for us, and even got to meet
#ForthValleyRP
officers from
@polscotrpu
, and Superintendent
@MarkSupt
! We hope you enjoyed the vsit, Jessica :)
The Pop Up Bairns have been deployed at
@bannps
following reports of inconsiderate parking during drop off time for Breakfast Club. Please consider the safety of children when parking, which will often mean parking a short distance away & walking to the school.
#KeepChildrenSafe
Your Bannockburn Community cops had help from
@polscothorses
Lewis and Stewarton, and the Roads Policing Unit today, running Operation 'Lose The Blinkers' on roads near to Plean and Denny today to educate drivers on passing horses safely.
#losetheblinkers
Last night CPT Officers from Stirling assisted with the torchlight procession marking the beginning of the Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival. The wet weather did not dampen the spirits of those who attended to make it a special event.
#BloodyScotland
#StirlingschPB
On Friday night a male in Stirling city centre tried to ditch a package containing dealer amounts of illegal drugs and run away from officers - however after a foot pursuit he was caught by Police and the drugs were safely removed from our streets.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Due to current
#Coronavirus
restrictions, please do not travel to
@lomondtrossachs
national park this Easter weekend. Local officers are patrolling key routes around the park making sure we
#KeepPeopleSafe
. We look forward to seeing you when restrictions are lifted.
This weekend, PC's Barclay 👮🏻♂️ & King 👮🏻♀️, will run a proactive operation in
#Cambusbarron
to deter & deal with anti-social behaviour & anyone breaching COVID-19 guidance.
They'll be carrying out high-viz patrols in Cambusbarron, Gillies Hill.
#StayHomeSaveLives
TWO ARRESTED AFTER OVER £250,000 COCAINE SEIZED IN
#STIRLING
Two men are due in court today after a stop of a vehicle in
#DripRd
and subsequent search of an outbuilding saw cocaine with an estimated street value of £254,000 recovered.
Read more at:
An elderly war veteran lost his Croix de la Legion d'Honneur medal at Strathblane on Armistice Day. Have you found it or have any information on its whereabouts? Please call 101 and ask to speak to Balfron Police Station.
Our officers & mountain rescue colleagues had to respond to 4 incidents in rural Stirlingshire where people got injured and needed assistance.
This was in addition to other call-outs to rural beauty spots over the past few days.
Read more about it here:
Today the
#Stirling
community team executed a drugs warrant, this time in the Top of the Town area of Stirling. A quantity of drugs were recovered. A 45yr old female will be reported to the PF. If you have any info about drug dealing please contact 101 or
@CrimestopSCOT
Heading out in
#Stirling
tonight? Come & say hello to our Community PC's at the Mobile Police Office in Friars Street from 10pm. They will have purse bells, card defenders & 'spikeys' for you. The Officers will provide advice & explain how these items can help to
#KeepPeopleSafe
FORTH & ENDRICK ROADS - As at 0800hrs, it is not safe to drive in Forth & Endrick area. A811, A875 and A809 are effectively closed, blocked by drifting snow. Please do not attempt to drive in these areas. Further update will be posted 10am.
@BBCTravelScot
@trafficscotland
Last weekend Operation Nippet launched in Kings Park Stirling & will run until Sunday 9th May to tackle reports of Anti-Social behaviour. The local policing team will work alongside our colleagues
@StirlingCouncil
to carry out increased high visibility patrols within the park.
Stirling Community officers &
@fire_scot
went down to the woods today at Murrayshall Quarry, Cambusbarron, to see what they could see..thankfully nothing today!
After reports of fire raisings & anti-social behaviour, they'll be keeping up patrols of the area.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Now that the schools are back, please pay attention to additional lights, signage and speed restrictions, and remember that
#TwentysPlenty
This morning at
@bannps
Community Officers warned 5 drivers for driving above 20 mph.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Stirling Group 4, assisted by Community Officers, executed a drugs warrant in Stirling city centre on Friday afternoon, with dealer amounts of heroin and illegal tablets being recovered and taken off the streets.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
DRYMEN - A young bull has escaped from a farm in the area of Gartness Rd, Drymen. It's current whereabouts are unknown. If you see this animal in any public space DO NOT APPROACH IT as it may become aggressive. Contact police on 101 quoting incident 1356 of 15/2.
Walking or camping in
@lomondtrossachs
this Easter weekend? There remains a lot of snow on the hills & the weather will be cold. Take all necessary precautions, wear warm clothes and do not over estimate your abilities on the water or the hills.
#StaySafe
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED
We can confirm that the stolen Audi R8 vehicle we appealed for help in tracing has now been recovered from the
#Edinburgh
area. Thanks to all who shared this appeal.👍
Local officers were continuing to monitor Main Street in Bannockburn today. We have been distributing posters and leaflets to encourage drivers to park legally and safely, which can be done within a 1 minute walk.
#ThinkBeforeYouPark
#PavementsAreForPedestrians
DEVIL'S PULPIT / FINNICH GLEN. We will be monitoring parking at Finnich Glen, Killearn this weekend. Please do not park or cause any obstruction in the coned areas. Any vehicles found obstructing the A809 road may be uplifted.
*** CONTROLLED EXPLOSION *** Specialist engineers from the EOD have just carried out a controlled explosion following the discovery of an old ordnance device by a member of the public in
#Aberfoyle
earlier this afternoon. No need to be alarmed if you heard the bang.
People are reminded not to travel to rural areas for exercise, and only exercise within the area that you live. We will have additional patrols in the area over the weekend. READ MORE
Following concerns raised about the manner and speed of drivers in the area of
@AllansPrimary
Stirling before and after school, PCs Hunter & Davis, Stirling CPT conducted traffic checks in the area this morning. 3 Drivers were warned and further enforcement will be carried out.
Police and
@StirlingCouncil
issued tickets and warnings to drivers in Bannockburn this morning for parking on pavements, double yellow lines and overstaying a 20min wait time. Please park somewhere that is safe & legal and walk a extra minute or two to the shops!
#WorkingTogether
Police Scotland can confirm that Jack Martin (19) who had been reported missing from the Callander area has been traced safe and well. The public and media are thanked for their assistance.