Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following a large-scale metal theft from a business premises in Edinburgh.
The incident happened sometime between Saturday 19th and Monday 21st January at the Agilent Technologies UK premises in South Queensferry.
Over four tonnes of copper was stolen from the roof top of the property, with an estimated value of £10,000.
Police are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
A police spokesman said:- “A theft like this would require several people for a number of hours and the stolen metal would need to be transported in a large vehicle.
“As such, anyone who remembers seeing suspicious activity at the premises last weekend is asked to contact police immediately.
“Similarly, anyone with information that can help with this investigation is also asked to get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
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Never mind copper; I had my job stolen from me at that place in 2009 – still no arrests >:-|
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