Police charge 45-year-old man following theft of charity tin

Police in Midlothian have arrested a 45-year-old man following the theft of a charity tin from premises in John Street Penicuik. 

The theft took place during a break in sometime between Thursday 2 and Friday 3 January. 

Officers said that the man will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in the future.  

“At 9.10am on Friday, 3 January, 2025 officers received reports of a break-in and theft at a charity’s premises in John Street, Penicuik.  

“A charity tin and a sum of money was reported to have been stolen sometime between Thursday, 2 January, 2025 and Friday, 3 January, 2025. 

“A 45-year-old was arrested and charged in connection. 

“He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”