A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a number of vehicle thefts from properties in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The incidents were reported between 8th and 27th July, when six properties were found to have been entered in the Gorebridge, Edinburgh, Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Newtongrange and Wallyford areas.
Car keys were taken from the addresses and used to steal six vehicles, with five of these having so far been recovered.
A 16-year-old boy has now been charged in connection with all of these incidents, as well as the theft of a motorbike from outside a property in Edinburgh.
Detective Sergeant Jordan Sharp of East and Midlothian’s Community Investigation Unit said: “We remain committed to working with our colleagues across divisions to ensure that incidents like these are robustly investigated.
“I’d urge people to ensure that windows and doors are kept secured at all times when you’re away from your property to safeguard against any opportunist thieves. Always dial 101 to report suspicious behaviour and 999 if you see a crime in progress.”
The 16-year-old is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday 2nd August.
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.
