Tag: Police Scotland

Corn Exchange assault: Do you know these men?

Police Scotland has released CCTV images of two people they believe may be able to assist in an ongoing investigation into an assault that occurred within the Corn Exchange, New Market Road, Edinburgh on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, at around 11pm.

The first person is described as being a white male, aged between 20 and 25 years old, of medium build and with blond hair. They were wearing a white ‘Loewe’ t-shirt, blue jeans, and has tattoos on both arms.

The second person is described as being a white male, aged between 20 and 25 years old, with short black hair. They were wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans and trainers.

Detective Constable Beverley Burnside said: “We would ask the people in the images, or anyone who recognises them, to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone who has information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0848 of Sunday, 23 June 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

EIGHT sextortion offences reported in Lothians this week

Since the beginning of February 2026, Police have received eight reported incidents of sextortion from across East Lothian and Midlothian.

The victims are both men and women and range in age between 14 to 58-years-old. Five of the victims are teenagers.

In all the cases, the suspects have financially blackmailed the victims online. One of the victims has paid the demanded money.

Officers are investigating these crimes and are urging the public to be cautious of what is shared online.

Detective Inspector James Welsh said: “Sextortion is blackmail and those targeted should not pay, nor should they be embarrassed or scared to report it to police.

“Criminals use the internet, social media and dating apps, to befriend people online and then threaten to share images to their family and friends for financial gain.

“People shouldn’t panic. There is support available from policing and from third party organisations. We want people to know they will be treated with respect and dignity and the circumstances investigated professionally.

“There is information available on the Police Scotland website on ways you can stay safe online – such as not sharing intimate images.”

More information can be found at: Sextortion – Police Scotland

Missing Man: Have You Seen James?

POLICE are appealing for assistance in tracing 24-year-old James Humble, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

James was last seen in the Dalkeith Road area around 7.35pm on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026.

He is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and of slim build with blond hair. He was wearing a dark-green jacket.

Sergeant Joe Perkins said: “We are extremely concerned for James’ wellbeing and officers are carrying out enquiries and searches to trace him as soon as possible, to ensure that he is safe and well.

“If you have seen James, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2963 of Wednesday, 4 February.”

Appeal following fatal crash near Cramond Bridge

ROAD Policing officers are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Edinburgh.

Around 11.10pm last night – Monday, 2 February, 2026, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on the A90 near the Kirkliston slip road at Cramond Bridge.

The car involved was a red Ford Fiesta.

Emergency services attended, but the pedestrian, a 36-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

Sergeant Michael Thomson, of Road Policing East, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman who died at this difficult time.

“I am appealing to anyone who was driving in the area at the time and witnessed the crash to come forward with information.

“I’d also ask that those with dash-cam footage review this to see if it has captured anything of significance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3646 of 2 February, 2026.

Portobello robbery: Woman arrested

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with robberies at premises on Portobello High Street.

The first incident happened around 4.55pm on Saturday, 31 January, 2026 and the second around 10.40am on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.

She is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Tuesday, 3 February, 2026.

Appeal for information following Portobello robbery

POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at a premises in Portobello on Saturday, 31 January.

The incident happened around 4.55pm on Portobello High Street when a woman entered a shop, threatened a staff member and made off with a three-figure sum of money.

The woman is described as white, 30 to 40-years-old, around 5ft 4ins and of thin build. She was wearing a black puffer style jacket with the hood up, dark trousers and a purple headband. She spoke with a local accent.

Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “Thankfully no one was injured but the staff member was left very shaken and upset by what happened.

“We are asking anyone in the area at the time who can help with our investigation to get in touch. Please check any private CCTV to see if anything has been captured that could assist officers.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2197 of Saturday, 31 January, 2026, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Have you seen this man?

POLICE are asking for help to find Husayin Simsek, 50, last seen around 8pm on Dalry Rd on Sunday 18th January and reported missing on Friday 30th January.

He is described as around 6ft, of athletic build with black hair. It is not known what he may be wearing.

Husayin is known to have access to a white BMW series 3 saloon, registration YA69 KWF, and officers are keen to trace this vehicle.

Inspector Ross Nicol said: “We are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he might be to get in touch.

“Anyone who can help is asked not to approach Husayin but to call Police Scotland immediately on 101, quoting incident number 3339 of Friday, 29 January, 2026.”

Retail crime crackdown on city centre thieves

A female was arrested on 28th of January in Edinburgh city centre wanted on multiple warrants for theft shoplifting. Working in conjunction with Essential Edinburgh, CCTV and security officers in the city centre, the female was identified in a busy shopping area and arrested.

It was confirmed that she had committed a further two theft by shoplifting offences that morning. After appearing at court, she was remanded awaiting trial for 22 outstanding charges of theft by shoplifting for high value items.

In recent weeks, the Edinburgh #RetailCrimeTaskforce have arrested 29 persons for theft by shoplifting and charged them with over 350 offences.

We will continue to work in partnership with retailers and the public to target those choose to commit retail crime as it is #NotAVictimlessCrime.

If you have any information relating to retail crime or the resale of stolen property, please report this to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://orlo.uk/lZlFY

Meet your community police officers at Morrisons

Come along and have a chat with your Forth Community Police Officers!

We’ll be at Morrisons, Pilton Drive North this Saturday (31st January) between 10:30 and 12:00.

Pop by to say hello, raise any concerns or just have a friendly chat.

#ForthCommunity

#EdinburghNorthWestCPT

MISSING: Have you seen Alison?

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace 60-year-old Alison Gibbens who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Alison was last seen on North Gyle Avenue around 10.30am this morning – Monday, 26 January, 2026.

She is described as white, around 5ft 3in tall, of slim build, with brown hair. When last seen, Alison was wearing a black jacket.

Inspector Caroline Herbert said: “Concerns for Alison are growing and we are keen to trace her as soon as possible.

“We are appealing to anyone who has seen her, or has any information on where she may be, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1103 of Monday, 26 January, 2026.