Appeal after break-ins in Aberlady and Musselburgh

Officers in East Lothian are appealing for information after two break-ins in Aberlady and Musselburgh.

The first incident happened around 12.25am on Wednesday, 12 January where entry has been forced to a garage at a property off Craigielaw Park in Aberlady.

A Canyon Fat Bike, black in colour with red text on the frame (pictured), and a white coloured mountain bike were both stolen, along with a Titleist golf bag containing a set of Taylor made clubs were stolen.

Clothing including a waterproof jacket, trousers and hat, were also stolen.

In total the items stolen are estimated to be worth in excess of £5000.

A second break-in was also reported at a bicycle shop on North High Street around 1.30am when entry was forced to the premises and a number of bicycles were stolen. It is believed the perpetrators have been in the area earlier in the night to check the property prior to the break-in.

Three unidentified men were seen in the area with two of them being described as being in their early 20s, of slim build, around 5ft 8in to 6ft tall and all dressed in black or dark clothing and wearing balaclavas.

They are believed to have left the area in a white van on Mart Street heading towards Edinburgh.

A second vehicle, possibly a blue hatchback, has also been seen acting suspiciously in the area.

Detective Constable Jordan Stevenson said: “Our enquiries into both of these incidents are at an early stage but it is believed both incidents are linked.

“These types of incident have a lasting impact on the victims and I would urge anyone who have any information about either incident to come forward.

“If you saw or heard any suspicious activity or vehicles operating in the area or may have dashcam or private CCTV footage then please let us know.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting Incident Number 0156 - 12/01/2022, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”