Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl disturbed two housebreakers during a break-in at her home in Northfield Drive around 4.15pm yesterday afternoon.
The suspects made off from the area along Northfield Drive.
Anyone who can assist officers with their inquiries is asked to come forward.
The first suspect is described as being male, white and wearing blue jeans and sandy-coloured boots.
The second suspect is described as being male, white, early to mid-teens with a slim build, brown hair and wearing a black and white striped t-shirt.
Detective Inspector Grant Paterson from Edinburgh’s Housebreaking Investigation Unit said: “This would have been a frightening experience for the young girl to face as she entered the address and we are keen to hear from anyone who can help us identify those involved in this incident.
“Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Northfield Drive on Thursday afternoon, or who has any other information relevant to this investigation should contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact the Housebreaking Investigation Unit in Edinburgh via 101 and quote incident number 2582 of the 21st June. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestopeprs 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.
