A police investigation is underway to trace the driver of a stolen van.

The vehicle was recovered by Armed Response officers in the Roseburn area on Saturday.

Photo Police Scotland twitter

They spotted the van which was abandoned after a short pursuit.

Roads Policing Unit officers along with police dogs and handlers were involved in the incident.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the driver should contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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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.