Two men charged with Bristo Square break-in

Two men have been charged in connection with a theft from a static cabin premises on Bristo Square which took place around 6.50am on new-year’s day.

A safe containing a five-figure sum of cash was stolen and on Friday a search of two properties in the Holyrood area resulted in the arrest of two men in connection with the theft. A quantity of heroin with a street value of £7,000 was also recovered during the operation.

A 50-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been charged
and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance from Edinburgh CID said:
“We are grateful for the all the support we have received from the public in
relation to this investigation.

“In particular, I would like to thank the business community
around Bristo Square and the South Side of Edinburgh who greatly assisted
police enquiries.

“Enquiries into this matter are still ongoing and anyone
with information are asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number
2345 of Wednesday, 1 January, 2020. Alternatively an anonymous report can be
made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”