Police in East Lothian are appealing for witnesses following housebreaking incidents last weekend where a BMW car worth around £30,000 and a high-value Audi car were stolen.
The BMW was recovered in the Edinburgh area but officers have still to trace the red, two-door Audi A5..
Officers investigating these crimes as part of an on-going operation are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward, particularly if they think they have seen the stolen vehicle.
Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to separate housebreaking incidents in Musselburgh, North Berwick and Aberlady last week.
Officers recovered a dark blue Audi A4 car believed to be used in those incidents but enquiries are still ongoing as to the whereabouts of a silver Peugeot also stolen.
Chief Inspector Andy Clark said: “We have dedicated housebreaking teams across the Lothians and we will use all the resources at our disposal to detect these crimes and bring those responsible to justice. We are also working closely with detectives in Edinburgh as there are obvious links with the city.
“In the meantime we ask all residents and business owners to show increased vigilance and to report any suspicious activity around their properties or the properties of family, friends and neighbours to the police.
“Please make sure your intruder alarm is in good working order, all windows and doors are locked and any car keys and cash are kept out of sight.
“The public can assist us in helping reduce housebreaking by following this simple advice and reporting anything suspicious to the police by calling 999 if a crime is in progress or alternatively 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
