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Falkirk, Scotland
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Officers are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the service bus at Bo’ness being damaged along the route, occurring on 09/08/2026 between 9.30pm and 10.30pm near to Snab Brae and Kinnell Road. Contact Police Scotland quoting incident number PS-20260809-3336.
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On 30th of May, local community officers attended at the Denny Gala to police the event. People took the opportunity to discuss issues they had with local officers. It was a fun day enjoyed by many.
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Maintenance of the #GrangemouthCommunityWarningSystem will take place Mon 1 – Wed 3 June 2026, with the biannual test at 7pm on Wed 3 June. You may hear tones and voice messages—no action is required unless advised. More info: orlo.uk/fXO2J
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Advanced notice - Maintenance #GrangemouthCommunityWarningSystem from 1st June – no need for action unless informed otherwise.
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Around 9.15am on Tuesday 28 April we received a report of concern about a man out running in the Main Street area of Shieldhill, Falkirk. Officers attended and no criminality was established. There was no risk to the public and advice was given to the man.
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Two males, aged 12 and 13, have been charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising in Camelon. Click here: orlo.uk/cppH5
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The M80 has reopened between near Haggs, Falkirk, following a report of a concern for a person. Road users are thanked for their patience.
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with fuel thefts in Falkirk. orlo.uk/jXmOk
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Over two weeks after he was last seen, officers are continuing to appeal for information on the whereabouts of John Miller. orlo.uk/FgvER
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Carronshore and Airth CPT officers will be holding a drop-in centre on 14th of October 2025 between the hours of 6pm and 8pm at Carronshore Community Centre. Feel free to visit the officers and discuss or report local issues occurring in your area.
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Today, Denny CPT officers held a drop-in centre at Denny Library. They were able to offer advice, share information and assist with local problems. Future drop in session dates will be posted in due course.
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Bonnybridge CPT along with their Response colleagues attended to a report of persons riding E-Bikes in the Bonnybridge area. A 19 and 16 year old male were traced and charged with multiple Road Traffic and Drug offences. The E bike was seized by Police (as pictured).
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Community Police Officers for Denny and Dunipace will be hosting a drop-in centre on Friday 19 September 2025 between 10am and 12 noon at Denny Library. Feel free to visit the officers and discuss or report local issues occurring in your area.
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Drugs with an estimated value of £1.6 million have been recovered from a property in Falkirk orlo.uk/Vp0d1
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On Saturday 2nd August 2025, both the Braes and Bo’ness CPT assisted the Free Colliers at their annual parade throughout the villages of the Braes. As always, the parade attracted a good number of residents who not only enjoyed the parade, but also the very good weather
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In response to complaints, PC’s Boyle and McDougall from the Bo'Ness CPT conducted speed checks on Grangemouth Road on the early evening of Thursday 31/07/2025. Two were reported to the Procurator Fiscal due to the excessive speed and no insurance. A further 5 were warned.
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Today PC’s Denvir, Jamison and McDougall attended the Limerigg Summer Funday which was well attended despite the weather conditions. All in attendance thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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Local officers are appealing for information regarding a reported house breaking occurring overnight on 19/05/2025 in the Larbert area. A Merida Big trail pedal cycle was stolen (pictured). Information can be reported via 101, quoting incident number PS-20250523-0442.
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Learn lifesaving CPR and first aid at Grangemouth Sports Centre Dance Studio, 1-3pm, Sat 10th May. Run by St John Ambulance, supported by Grangemouth Community Policing. No booking required. PC Boyle: "It could save a life."
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Bonnybridge and Banknock community officers have been working with the local community and conducted enquiries into the recent break in at Bankier Sports Hall, Bog Road, Banknock. Today a male youth has been traced and charged for this offence.
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Denny community officers, executed a drugs search warrant in the Denny area. A 33 year old male and a 20 year old female have both been arrested and charged for concern in the supply of controlled drugs. A substantial amount of Class A drugs has been recovered
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In response to speeding complaints, local community officers PC Hannah Valentine and PC James Millar have been in Falkirk Road, Bonnybridge, Nethermains Road, Denny and Stirling Street, Dunipace conducting handheld radar speed detection.
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Larbert community officers, with assistance from local and national units, executed two drug search warrants at properties within Larbert. A 26 year old and 29 year old male have been reported for drug offences and approximately £6000 worth of class B drugs have been seized.
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Local community officers have been conducting hand-held radar speed detection in the Allandale area. The public are reminded that the 20MPH speed restriction is compulsory and not advisory. Excessive speed will be dealt with by penality points or being reported to the courts.
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Grangemouth Community Team continue to patrol the local area in response to issues raised by the local community. PC Boyle stated " Our aim is to engage with the community as much as possible. I encourage residents to come & speak to us about any concerns they may have"
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Yesterday, local community officers visited Dunipace Primary School for careers day. The kids enjoyed speaking with officers who gave an insight into their role.
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Community Police Officers conducted foot patrols in the Stenhousemuir area this weekend tackling reports of Anti-Social Behaviour. This resulted in several youths receiving warnings, a makeshift bonfire being dismantled and the seizure of alcohol. Please continue to report ASB.
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PC Marr gave an insightful input to S3 pupils at Grangemouth High School on the role of police - helping build trust and understanding. "It was great to chat with the pupils. They asked excellent questions and showed real interest in how we support the community." - PC Marr
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Bonnybridge Community Officers are appealing for information in relation to reports of fires being set on 15/02/2025 - 16/02/2025 by youths in Duncan Stewart Park, High Street, Bonnybridge If you have any information about this matter, contact us quoting PS-20250216-2294.
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On 12/02/2025 officers from the Priority Crime Team, Braes CPT and Roads Policing a male was arrested, who was wanted in relation to a large number of fraudulent crimes. PC Jamison from the Braes CPT would like to thank members of the public who assisted police.
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Around 11am on Friday, 31 January, 2025, we received a report of a man with a possible weapon in Callendar Park, Falkirk. A 14-year-old male youth was subsequently identified and an imitation firearm recovered. orlo.uk/kqvl8
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Larbert community officers conducted hand held radar at King Street, Stenhousemuir in response to a local speeding complaint. Three drivers were dealt with by means of a warning.
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Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious road crash on A706 Linlithgow Road, Boness on Tuesday, 28 January. orlo.uk/898hO
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Today, School Based Officer PC Jason Millar attended at Ladeside Primary School assembly. He provided a valuable input covering all aspects of Internet Safety, Cyber bullying and Offline bullying. Children were also told how they could report such matters.
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Community officers for the Carronshore and Airth area will be holding a local policing surgery at the Carronshore Community Centre on the 28th January from 10am until 12 noon. Why not visit your local officers and raise any ongoing issues with them.
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Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious road crash on Beancross Road, Grangemouth on Friday, 10 January, 2025. orlo.uk/L96qY
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A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the death of Amy Rose Wilson following a crash on New Carron Road, Falkirk in July, 2023. orlo.uk/rgzQB
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 6pm today, Sunday, 15 December, to 12pm on Monday, 16 December. #PlanAhead – road, rail, ferry and air services may be affected. For more information on weather warnings, visit @metoffice
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Today, PC Jamison and PS Wallace from the Braes Community Policing Team conducted speed checks outside schools in the Upper Braes area. Both officers were joined by the Upper Braes Councillor Claire Mackie-Brown. 6 warnings were given and 3 persons were charged for speeding.
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We are appealing for information following three road crashes in the Forth Valley area on Thursday, 28 November, 2024, where the driver failed to stop. More: orlo.uk/HDzvF
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PC Graeme McDougall from Bo'ness CPT and PC Ryan Jamison from the Braes CPT have been in their respective communities conducting handheld radar for speed detection. During this period, 15 drivers have been warned, checks will contniue over the festive period
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PC Ryan Jamison and PC Meghan Denvir from the Braes Community Policing Team visited Councillor Claire Mackie Brown at her surgery in Maddiston. The issue of speeding was raised which the community team will focus on tackling in the forthcoming days and weeks.
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Its cold and frosty this morning. Please add time to fully clear your windscreen before setting off. We know you might feel rushed with this task in your routine but please dont leave your car unattended and engine running, this can be a gift to car thieves. #RoadSafetyWeek
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Community Officers received reports that off-road motor bikes are being used in the Bonnybridge area. A 15 year old youth was traced and charged for multiple offences under the Road Traffic Act. If you have any further information, please contact us quoting PS-20241113-2899
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Today, PC Miller from Falkirk Community team helped junior road safety officers from Laurieston Primary School teaching them about road safety and what Police can do to reduce risk on the roads. Midland Bluebird have donated hi-vis vests to keep the children visible and safe.
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PC Neil Forsyth and PC Martyn Paterson have joined a range of partners in Howgate Centre today as part of Older People Day 2024. They will be on hand to provide crime prevention and general safety advice so pop along and speak to them.
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Two people have been convicted in connection with a series of housebreakings and thefts in the Perth and Kinross, Falkirk and Kirkcaldy areas in April and May 2024. Patrick O’Reilly was jailed for 30 months. A male youth, 16, will be sentenced at a later date.
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On 19/10/2024 between 1900 and 1930 at Wellpark Terrace, Bonnybridge, a brick was thrown at the No 8 service bus, smashing a window and injuring a passenger. Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 and quote incident 3074 of 19/10/24.
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Community officers from Grangemouth have been patrolling outside our primary schools to deter unsafe parking. Where possible, we encourage parents & carers to walk and in any case arrive in sufficient time to find a safe and legal place to park. Stay safe. Park safe.
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On Thursday 10th October, officers from Grangemouth Community Team will be holding a drop in session at ASDA, Grangemouth from 10am. If you're free, pop in and the team will be happy to discuss policing related matters in the Grangemouth area.
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We are asking for information for a break in to the Camelon Bowling Club on the morning of 14/09/24. Contact 101, or orlo.uk/QkpIU Please use crime ref CR/0344723/24 for the attention of PC Richardson Response Gp 5 Falkirk. Thank you in advance for your support
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In response to complaints, community officers have been conducting handheld radar speed detection in the Bonnybridge area, 14 persons have been warned.
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Community officers within the Falkirk area will be conducting additional patrols around local primary schools. Officers will be providing education and enforcement regarding parking and other road safety concerns.
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Officers from Grangemouth Community Team assisted by Response Policing Officers carried out roadside speed checks in the Braes (Main Road, Maddiston) and Grangemouth (Abbots Road). Seven motorists were warned regarding their speed and one conditional offer issued.
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PC Marr - School Based Officer for Grangemouth High School will be about tomorrow evening (12th September) at the school to speak with parents about his role during the parents evening for S3 pupils. If you are due to attend, feel free to drop in and have a chat.
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Braes High School based officer PC Colin Findlay attended at the Glendevon Centre at Maddiston Primary School where he took part in their emergency services day input. All children involved throughly enjoyed themselves
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Chief Inspector Sarah McArthur outlines plans for the Forth Valley offensive weapons and knife crime initiative running from Monday, 2 September to Monday, 2 December, 2024.
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Officers in Forth Valley have launched an initiative to tackle crimes involving offensive weapons and knives. It follows a 31% rise in reported offences between February and July 2024 compared to the same period last year. Read more: orlo.uk/kmgkl #FVtacklingviolence
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PC Murphy and PC Miller were on Main Street, Camelon this week with @TransformFV to raise awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 and deliver life-saving naloxone training. #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024
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Today, Friday 23rd August 2024, the Braes Community Policing Team conducted speed checks in the areas of Avonbridge, Reddingmuirhead, Slamannan and Standburn. During this time, three drivers were warned regarding their speed and a further two were charged for speeding.
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PC Scott and Stirling attended Bonnybridge Gala Day on Saturday 10th August . The event held at Duncan Stewart Park is held annually and was very well attended ,with perfect weather this year!
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Last week, Denny Community Officers, PC Millar and PC Valentine revisited The Men’s Shed, Denny, and delivered 5 bicycles. The group will carry out work and repairs to the bicycles before being donated to the local community.
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We are also looking to trace the owner of this dog which was found on Tuesday 30th July on Fairlie Street, Falkirk. Any info: Call 101, quoting reference number PS-20240730-4181. Thankyou
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