Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man in connection with a spate of business break-ins around Edinburgh.
Seven businesses and premises were targeted between 30 January and 5 March, 2025 including a library, various fast food outlets, a hairdressers and cafes. Goods including cash registers and money was taken.
The man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 25 March, 2025.
Detective Sergeant Derek Schulz said: “Whenever someone’s business is broken into the impact is considerable, leaving people feeling unsafe and at a considerable cost to the business. It also has an impact on the local community.
“Anyone with information about this kind of crime should call Police Scotland on 101, or make a call anonymously to 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.
