Two men have been charged in connection with a theft from a static cabin premises on Bristo Square which took place around 6.50am on new-year’s day.
A safe containing a five-figure sum of cash was stolen and on Friday a search of two properties in the Holyrood area resulted in the arrest of two men in connection with the theft. A quantity of heroin with a street value of £7,000 was also recovered during the operation.
A 50-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been charged and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance from Edinburgh CID said: “We are grateful for the all the support we have received from the public in relation to this investigation.
“In particular, I would like to thank the business community around Bristo Square and the South Side of Edinburgh who greatly assisted police enquiries.
“Enquiries into this matter are still ongoing and anyone with information are asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2345 of Wednesday, 1 January, 2020. Alternatively an anonymous report can be made 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.
