Same gang behind string of thefts from Currie to Peebles
Nine homes and businesses were targeted with clothing, tools and a car all stolen.
Police think the same gang is behind a string of housebreakings and thefts in Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders.
Overnight Thursday 4th to Friday 5th February, nine homes and businesses were targeted with clothing, tools and a car all stolen.
Residential properties were broken into, or attempts were made to force entry, in Currie, Bilston and Loanhead.
Whilst nothing was taken from two houses, a large quantity of tools was stolen in Loanhead and a black Audi registration R3GYM was taken in Bilston.
Businesses were also hit in the Longstone and Hill End areas of Edinburgh, Loanhead, Straiton and Peebles.
Whilst two were attempted break-ins, mountain bikes, outdoor clothing and cash were taken from three shops.
At several locations, a silver Vauxhall Vectra was seen with four occupants.
Police want to speak to anyone who may have seen the vehicle in and around Midlothian and its borders with Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.
PC Scott Clark said: "This group has caused significant damage and loss to private property and business over a wide area over the short space of Thursday night.
"The silver Vauxhall Vectra was repeatedly seen at several of the locations, and we were able to get a good description of the occupants from one of the business premises.
"All four are described as of average build and between 5 foot 10 inches and 6 feet tall.
"They all wore either grey or black clothing, two also wore hats.
"I'm keen to speak to anyone who may have seen this group on Thursday night or early Friday morning, or anyone who has information about the vehicle they were travelling in and its movements over the same period.
"The stolen Audi also has not yet been found and so anyone with information on its whereabouts should also contact police."