Drones flying over properties - please report!

13th of January, 2026

We have had reports recently of a drone or drones being flown over properties. In at least one case a theft took place a short time later. If you have any information which you believe could identify the use of a drone in suspicious circumstances we urge you to report it via 101. We are obviously talking about situations where it may appear that the drone is being used to study a property as opposed to a child and their parents pursuing their hobby.

We are particularly interested in any vehicles seen linked to such use.

I appreciate that we want to get this message out to farmers and people out in the remote rural areas who don't necessarily use social media, so I would urge you to spread the message.

Timing is key - please report at the time which will hopefully give us the opportunity to investigate there and then.

Sgt Kev Day