Four youths aged 14, 15, 17 and 18-years-old have been arrested in connection with a housebreaking and other incidents in the Barnton area on Wednesday 7th March.
Officers were called to a property in Barnton Park Avenue around 11pm.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
In addition a 23-year-old man was also arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences in the Granton area of the city on the same day.
Officers attended at West Granton Road following reports of a motorbike being ridden dangerously.
He was scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday 8th March.
Inspector Jonny Elliott of Drylaw Police Station said: “These excellent arrests show our commitment to combatting anti-social and criminal behaviour.
“Our officers responded quickly to make immediate arrests and we continue to work effectively with our partners to ensure the local area is a safe place to live and work.
“I would encourage anyone in the community with concerns regarding anti-social behaviour to contact us on 101 or through 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.
