Two teenagers arrested following theft of bikes

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged  following the theft of £10,000 worth of bikes.

Between 20 September and 10 October, 15 bikes secured at a storage area in Bainfield Place and surrounding business premises in the Fountainbridge area were stolen.

Due to extensive enquiries carried out by local Community Ward Officers two males, aged 15 and 18, have been arrested and charged with a total of 18 offences.

PC Simon Wotton, a Council-funded Community Ward Officer for Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart, said: “So far, three bikes worth around £1,000 each have been recovered. We continue to work with officers in the Search & Recovery Team to trace the rest, and reunite these with their rightful owners.

“Tackling the theft of personal property is a priority within our ward, and if you have any information or concerns about theft in your area please speak to a local officer, contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A report had been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.