Police have arrested and charged four youths aged 14, 15, 17 and 18-years-old following a housebreaking and other incidents in the Barnton area on Wednesday (7th March).
Officers were called to a property in Barnton Park Avenue around 11pm and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
A 23-year-old man was also arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences in the Granton area on the same day.
Officers attended at West Granton Road following reports of a motorbike being ridden dangerously. The man was scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.
Inspector Jonny Elliott of Drylaw Police Station said: “These excellent arrests show our commitment to combatting anti-social and criminal behaviour.
“Our officers responded quickly to make immediate arrests and we continue to work effectively with our partners to ensure the local area is a safe place to live and work.
“I would encourage anyone in the community with concerns regarding anti-social behaviour to contact us on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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