Police Scotland Forth Valley

01/09/2026

Officers are appealing for information after several beauty products were stolen from a parked lorry near Clackmannan.

Officers believe the lorry, which was parked in a layby on the A876 heading towards Clackmannan Bridge, was broken into between 2.15pm on Friday, 21 August and 6am on Saturday, 22 August, 2026. Five boxes of beauty products, including lasers as pictured, were stolen from the vehicle.

Officers are checking for any relevant CCTV footage for any additional information about the suspects.

Inspector Andy Angus said: "If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact us. These are fairly unusual items and I would ask members of the public to be on the look-out for any online or other sales of such items."

If anyone has any information, please call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0980 of Saturday, 22 August, 2026. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

31/08/2026

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of break-in and thefts in the Falkirk and Grangemouth areas.

The incidents took place between Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 August, 2026.

Police received reports of several break-ins to and thefts from premises including Grange Road, Zetland Park, the La Porte Precinct, King Road, Orchard Street, Marina The Kelpies and York Square.

The 19-year-old was arrested and enquiries remain ongoing.

Detective Inspector Chris Carson said: “There will be increased patrols across these areas, but anyone with any information is urged to contact the police on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”

31/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world are lost to overdoses. Others survive but suffer permanent injury, with devastating impact to their families and friends.

International Overdose Awareness Day on the 31st August 2026 provides an opportunity for us to talk about and prevent overdose in our communities. Knowing the real facts about drugs and what to do when you see someone experiencing an overdose can save lives.

Do you know what the signs of overdose are? For opioids, they can include:
- not responding
- cold or clammy skin
- irregular, shallow, or slow breathing
- snoring or gurgling sounds (can appear like deep sleep)
- blue/pale or grey/ashen lips or fingertips.
Use naloxone if you have it and call an ambulance because naloxone only temporarily reverses overdose. Overdose deaths are preventable when we know the signs!
Visit www.overdoseday.com to find out more.

31/08/2026

Police Scotland Safety Cameras is reminding drivers that if they drive too fast, they could become the story behind the speed camera, reinforcing the message that speed cameras are placed where someone has been killed or injured due to speeding.

28/08/2026

Lifesaving Information from RNLI below 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 🔽

27/08/2026

A training exercise involving over 200 police officers and staff took place today.

Instructors from Probationer Training took new recruits to Indodrill Stadium in Alloa to participate in a day of sporting event focussed scenarios. 🏟

The day involved educating new recruits on the procedures involved with managing large groups of spectators, the appropriate use of legislation and dealing with identified offences.

Superintendent Steven Duncan, Head of Operational Training said:

"This exercise has allowed our probationary officers to gain exposure to high pressure and demanding situations in a controlled learning environment.

“We are continually looking to develop the content of the probationer training curriculum to reflect current operational demands, ensuring our recruits are well equipped for the real-life scenarios they will face.

“We're grateful to the management team at Alloa FC for allowing us to utilise their venue for this exercise".

Police officers receive 18 weeks initial training at either the Police Scotland College, Tulliallan or our Jackton training facility, before being deployed operationally to communities across Scotland.

Police Scotland are recruiting now ➡️ https://orlo.uk/E9F2X

27/08/2026

Between 2020 and 2024, 88% of motorcyclist fatalities occurred on rural roads.

The key to safe overtaking? Look ✅, Look ✅, Look again ✅

Head over to the Live Fast Die Old website for biker blogs, handy tips and route inspiration ➡️ https://orlo.uk/B8Zcb

26/08/2026

Many of us are enjoying Scotland's beautiful scenery this summer and the roads are busy. To overtake safely, look well ahead and beyond the vehicle in front, consider your position and avoid overtaking at junctions and lay-bys.

Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/4L1oV

26/08/2026

The big August bank holiday weekend is nearly here! Festival goers will be flocking to Reading, Leeds and Creamfields festivals – but criminals may try to use the buzz to sell fake tickets or tickets that don’t exist. 🎟️🚩

Watch out for red flags:

- Offers that seem too good to be true, especially on social media or messaging apps.
- Being rushed to pay quickly before the “ticket” goes.
- Requests to pay by bank transfer instead of a secure payment method.
- Websites with subtle changes in the web address.
- Being told someone will meet you outside the venue with your ticket.

Take Five before you buy and remember to Stop, Challenge and Protect.

24/08/2026

The Premier League is back ⚽

But criminals never left the pitch. From fake ticket offers to messages designed to steal your money and information, they train to stay at the top of their game – and stopping is your best defence.

Whether you’re buying tickets, clicking a link or sharing your details, slow the game down:

- Stop: Take a moment to stop and think.
- Challenge: Ask yourself, could it be fake?
- Protect: If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank immediately.