Police are appealing for information after break-ins to homes and thefts of vehicles in Dunbar and Wallyford.
The first break-in took place around 3.20am on Saturday 21st July at a house on Leslie Way in Dunbar, when car keys were stolen and used to take a silver Mercedes E-Class.
The vehicle was found at Western Harbour View in the Leith area of Edinburgh in the early hours of the following day (Sunday 22nd July).
The second break-in took place between 10.30pm on Sunday 22nd and 7.15am on Monday 23rd July at a home on Drummohr Avenue in Wallyford.
Car keys were taken from within the address and used to steal a silver Vauxhall Corsa, registration SD17 KLA (pictured).
Detective Constable Craig Dilworth of East Lothian’s Community Investigation Unit said: “As part of the ongoing investigation, we’re urging anyone who knows the current whereabouts of the Corsa, or who may have seen the Mercedes between the time it was stolen and the time it was recovered, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“We’re particularly eager to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the Corsa or the Mercedes, or those with private CCTV who captured any suspicious behaviour in the area when the break-ins took place.
“I’d also urge people to remain vigilant with the warm weather here and ensure that doors and windows are always locked on an evening or when you’re away from your property. Please keep all valuables out of sight and ensure that car keys are hidden in a safe place.
“Report any suspicious or concerning behaviour to 101, with the descriptions of any people or vehicles, and always dial 999 if you see a crime ongoing.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0699 of 21st July for the Mercedes theft and incident number 0729 of 23rd July for the Corsa theft.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent 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.
