An operation targeting housebreakers in Edinburgh continues with a fresh series of raids on addresses in the Capital.
A total of nine addresses in the north and west of the city were raided by officers as part of the enforcement phase of Operation Accessible, and nine arrests have been made so far.
A number of people were arrested and charged following a series of early morning raids, and have appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court .
Of the approximately 200 stolen items that have been recovered by police during Operation Accessible, a number have yet to be identified, and police are seeking to reunite these stolen goods with their owners.
Images of the items are available on the Lothian and Borders Police website, and members of the public who suspect the stolen property belongs to them are urged to contact police through the dedicated email address
OperationAccessible@lbp.pnn.police.uk
Chief Superintendent Gill Imery, ‘A’ Division (City of Edinburgh) Commander, said: “These items were recovered by officers over the past six months, and we are hoping that we can reunite at least some of the goods with their rightful owners.
“I would urge anyone who thinks that any of these items may have been stolen from them to get in touch on the dedicated email address.
“This morning’s activity is further indication of our commitment to take robust action against alleged serial offenders suspected of housebreaking.
“Lothian and Borders Police are determined to protect the public from criminals whose activities blight local communities, and to preventing crime from happening in the first place.
“Operation Accessible has delivered a strong message that we will pro-actively target housebreakers and other criminals using intelligence, and that offenders will be brought to justice.
“We continue to rely on information from the public regarding suspected housebreakers and other criminals operating in local communities, and we urge anyone with such information to contact us directly or anonymously
Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0800 555 111.
Click here to view the items Police want to reunite with their owners. http://www.lbp.police.uk/information/operation_accessible.aspx
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