Police are appealing for witnesses after two foreign motorcycles were stolen in Dalkeith.
The incident happened sometime between 8 p.m. on Sunday 11th and 8.30 a.m. on Monday 12th September outside the County Hotel on the High Street.
A red Moto-Guzzi and silver BMW K1200 RS, which have German plates, were stolen while the owners were staying the night at the hotel.
Inquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible and trace the motorcycles and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Inspector Michelle Ritchie from Dalkeith Police Station said: “The theft of these bikes has greatly impacted on the victims’ holiday and we are currently pursuing a number of lines of inquiry to trace the suspects and reunite the bikes with their owners.
“Anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the County Hotel on either Sunday evening or Monday morning should contact police immediately.
“In addition, anyone who believes they may have seen the motorcycles since this time, or who knows there current whereabouts is also urged to get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, 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.
