Man charged in connection with a series of Edinburgh break-ins and car thefts

A man has been charged in connection with a series of housebreakings and car thefts in Edinburgh

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 6th Jul 2022

Police say they've arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in connection with a series of housebreakings and car thefts.

They say the crimes happened between Saturday the 1st of January and Sunday the 3rd of April this year.

The man is expected to appear in court at a later date.

Detective Constable Kirsten Luke of the Community Investigation Unit said : “We are delighted that our extensive enquiries have resulted in a man being charged for these crimes. The impact of having your house broken into can be upsetting for victims, and likewise having your car stolen.

“We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation and remind them to report any suspicious activity in their local community to police on 101.”

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