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Police in East Lothian are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a post box in Haddington.

The incident happened between 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday 23rd and 3.45 p.m. on Thursday 24th November in Letham Mains.

A small box-style unit on a pole has been stolen and officers are conducting local inquiries to identify those responsible.

The post box had the number 306 on the front and is valued at around £2, 000.

Anyone with information that can assist police with their investigation is asked to come forward.

Constable Heidi Hopkins from Haddington Police Station said: ” Given the time of year the box was likely to be used more frequently in the coming weeks with people sending Christmas cards to friends and family.

“We would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Letham Mains area, or who can help us identify the culprits, contacts police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alrernatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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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.