Police have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in connection with breaking into business premises in Dalry, Gorgie and Edinburgh city centre.
Cafes, take-aways and food stores were broken into between Saturday, 17 May and Thursday, 22 May, 2025.
Officers said that a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 2 June, 2025.
Detective Sergeant Derek Schulz of CID said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance during our investigation.”
