Police are appealing for witnesses after a high-value vehicle was stolen during a housebreaking in Bonaly Wester which took place between 2.15am and 7am on Monday 4th February.
After entry was forced to the property, keys to a Grey Audi RS3 with registration number, NJ67 PDU, were taken from within and used to steal the car, which is valued at over £45,000.
An attempted break-in also occurred at a home in Kings View Crescent at around 3.30am in the morning and officers believe both offences may be linked.
Detective Sergeant David Simpson from Edinburgh’s Community Investigation Unit said: “One line of inquiry we are pursuing is that the vehicle has been stolen so that it may be used in other offences across the city, or elsewhere. As such, anyone who believes they have seen this car since the early hours of Monday morning is asked to contact police immediately.
“There is a chance that those responsible have put cloned or fake plates on the Audi and so if you see such a car that isn’t displaying the registration number NJ67 PDU, but believe the occupants to be acting suspiciously, then please also get in touch as a matter of urgency.
“In addition, anyone with any other information relevant to this investigation is also urged to come forward.”
Those with information can contact the Edinburgh CIU via 101 and quote incident number 438 of the 4th February. Alternatively, an anonymous report can also be made to the 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.
