Appeal following break-in to property in Silverknowes, Edinburgh
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information after two men broke into a property in the Silverknowes area and demanded car keys from the occupant.
The incident happened around 4.10am on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, at a house on Silverknowes Midway.
The men were wearing all black clothing, face coverings and gloves. Nothing was stolen from the property.
Enquiries so far suggest they may have had a white BMW 1 series car with black wheels.
Detective Sergeant Will Dickson said: “Fortunately, the occupant was not injured but she was left very shaken by what happened.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and we are asking anyone who saw anything, or who has private CCTV that could help, to get in touch.
“If you were driving in the area around the time of the incident, please check any dash-cam footage to see if you have captured something that could assist.”
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0351 of Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
