Tag: Police Scotland

Stay secure as the clocks go forward

With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward

Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday (4th March). The Oddbins store was targeted by a masked robber around 7.15 pm who forced a worker to open a safe at knife point. He made off with the contents of the safe which amounted to a three-figure sum of cash. Continue reading Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street

Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes

As business begins to return to usual after days of heavy snow and freezing temperatures, council leaders have praised those working to keep the city moving during this period. Most of the city’s services are expected to resume normal operations today, including the reopening of schools, libraries and neighbourhood offices, though a yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place.

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Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help

Police investigating the discovery of a suspicious package left in Princes Street Gardens six weeks ago, have made a fresh public appeal for information. Detectives are urging anyone with information or who witnessed anything suspicious in the Gardens on Thursday, January 11, 2018 to come forward. Continue reading Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help