Police investigating a housebreaking and theft in Woodlands Grove, which happened on Saturday 16th May have detained a 17-year-old in connection with this incident.
Further enquiry was also carried out in relation to a break-in at an address in Durham Road on Sunday 17th May and the male was subsequently charged with both offences.
He is scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
Superintendent Alan Porte said: “Every day Operation RAC officers are apprehending acquisitive crime offenders and putting them before the courts, while at the same time returning a variety of stolen goods to their rightful owners.
“Our Community Investigation Units will continue with enforcement activity across the city to bring those responsible for housebreaking and associated crimes to justice.
“A key aspect of Operation RAC, however, is the prevention of acquisitive crime and the public can assist us in our efforts by taking the necessary steps to safeguard their homes, outbuildings and business premises.
“Local policing teams are happy to provide a range of crime prevention advice to the public, who can alternatively visit our website at www.scotland.police.uk.”
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.
