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Woman charged following suspected security breach at Aberdeen Crown Service

A woman has been charged in connection with the theft of items from Crown Office premises in Aberdeen.

By Press Association Reporter
Published 28th Oct 2019, 17:09 BST

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said earlier on Monday that police were investigating a suspected security breach at an evidence store.

It is now reviewing the way evidence is stored.

A COPFS spokesman said: "A member of staff has been suspended.

Police are investigating a suspected security breach at an evidence store. Picture: JPIMedia
Police are investigating a suspected security breach at an evidence store. Picture: JPIMedia
Police are investigating a suspected security breach at an evidence store. Picture: JPIMedia
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"The way evidence is stored in all COPFS offices is the subject of ongoing review and the service is implementing measures to strengthen further the security arrangements.

"As live criminal proceedings are involved we cannot comment further at this time."

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of items from the procurator fiscal's office in Aberdeen.

"Inquiries are ongoing."