Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a spate of high-value vehicle thefts that have happened in recent days.
Early on Sunday morning (September 26), a silver Mercedes CDI and a black Alfa Romeo saloon were stolen from outside a property in Plewlandcroft, South Queensferry, after thieves entered the premises and stole both sets of keys.
In another incident, which happened overnight between Sunday and Monday, a red Audi A4 was stolen from an address in Redford Loan, again after thieves gained access to the owner’s home. A number of laptop computers were also stolen.
In another incident that happened overnight, and was reported this morning, (Wednesday) thieves entered a property in Broomyknowe and stole the keys to a grey Landrover Discovery and a blue Volkswagen Golf, which were parked outside.
In addition to these incidents, a silver Transit van was stolen in Duddingston Road West around 6.30am today, after the driver left the keys in the ignition while making deliveries in the area.
A police spokesman said: ‘This is a worrying spate of thefts, and we are appealing for anyone with any information that can help reunite these vehicles with their owners to get in touch as a matter of urgency.
‘In most of these incidents the thieves stole the vehicles after gaining access to properties that had been left insecure, and we would always urge homeowners to make sure their properties are properly secured overnight.
‘In particular we would urge vehicle owners, particularly the owners of high-value vehicles such as those listed above, to be vigilant when it comes to securing their car keys, whether at home or elsewhere.’
