Police are appealing for information following two break-ins to businesses in the early hours of Wednesday, August 29.

The first incident took place around 3.50am at a premises on the High Street in Haddington, when entry was forced and a low three-figure sum of cash was stolen.

The second took place around 4.25am on the High Street in Musselburgh, when a property was broken into although nothing was stolen.

Officers are treating these incidents as linked and are urging anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the areas, or who may have information which can help, to get in touch.

The first suspect is described as wearing a khaki-coloured hoodie and black trousers, with the second suspect wearing a black hoodie and dark trousers.

They are believed to have been travelling in a yellow or orange-coloured Ford Focus.

Detective Sergeant Jordan Sharp of CID said: “Although only a small amount of money was stolen, these incidents have caused disruption to the businesses and we’re asking for the public’s help as part of our ongoing enquiries.

“In particular, anyone who may have captured the car or the suspects on private CCTV, or even on dashcam footage, is urged to contact us as soon as possible.”

Those with information can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0461 of 29th August for Haddington and 0349 of 29th August for Musselburgh.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent 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.