Tag: witness appeal

Underpass bike theft: Police appeal

POLICE are appealing for information after a man had his bike stolen in Edinburgh on Friday (14 February 2025).

​Around 5.25pm, the 33-year-old man was walking through Telfer subway underpass when he was approached by another man who verbally threatened him and stole his bike.​

The suspect is in his early 20s, around 5ft. 10 inches in height, with an average build. He was wearing a grey/blue coloured tracksuit with grey and white coloured footwear.​

The male had his hood up and was concealing his face with a black face covering. He was also carrying a grey shoulder bag.​

The suspect cycled over the Western Approach Road towards Dalry.​

The bike is a yellow, Canyon Speedmax CF8, with all black wheels.​

Officers are continuing to review relevant CCTV images from in and around the area for any additional details.​

Detective Constable Lindsay Johnston said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the theft to think back and consider if they saw anything suspicious or perhaps saw the suspect on the bike.

“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam equipment to check their images as they could have captured footage with could assist us in identifying the suspect.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2667 of 14 February, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give your information anonymously.

Police appeal for information following Leith fire

Detectives are appealing for information following a fire in Leith.

The fire happened around 12am this morning (Sunday, 16 February, 2025) at a block of flats on Prince Regent Street.

There were no reported injuries.

Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “The fire is being treated as wilful and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0053 of 16 February, 2025.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

Police appeal following serious crash on Howden Hall Road

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the A701 Howden Hall Road near the junction with Alnwickhill Road, around 2.20pm yesterday – Thursday, 6 February 2025.

The pedestrian, an 89-year-old woman, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the Land Rover was not injured.

The road was closed for around three hours to allow for investigations to be carried out.

Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who may have dash-cam or private CCTV footage that could assist our enquiries to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1901 of 6 February 2025.

Police appeal following serious crash in Penicuik

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious injury collision on Bog Road, Penicuik yesterday (Sunday, January 19, 2025).

Around 3.20pm, police received a report of a collision involving three children, aged 11, 12 and 13, and a Volkswagen T-Cross on Bog Road, Penicuik.

Emergency services attended and an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Edinburgh where medical staff confirmed their injuries as serious. The 12-year-old girl was uninjured.

The road was closed to allow for collision investigators to examine the location.

Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing as we work to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“Anyone with any information or dash cam footage should get in contact, no matter how insignificant it may seem.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1844 of 19 January, 2025.

Dangerous driving in Saughton Road North: Witness Appeal

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information and witnesses following an incident of dangerous driving in the Saughton Road North area.

Officers are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a Honda Civic speeding at 82mph and overtaking numerous vehicles into oncoming traffic.

Enquiries so far have established the video was uploaded on Monday, 6 January, 2025.

Enquiries to trace the vehicle and identify the driver are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Constable Alexander Marshall, from the Edinburgh Road Policing Unit, said: “This was an extremely irresponsible and reckless act, not only to be speeding at over 80mph in a 20mph zone, but to also use a mobile phone filming yourself while doing so.

“Putting the public at risk in such a manner will not be tolerated.”

“We are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the Honda Civic in question, or can help identify the driver, to please contact police on 101, quoting incident 0555 of 14 January, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

Witness appeal following St John’s Road collision

87 YEAR OLD PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious crash on St John’s Road in the Corstorphine area.

The incident happened around 5.45pm yesterday (Monday, 30 December), between the Drumbrae roundabout and Corstorphine Bank Drive.

It involved a black Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian, an 87-year-old woman.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where her condition is described as serious.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 1am this morning (Tuesday, 31 December).

Sergeant Paul Ewing said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to you if you saw what happened.

“We are also asking anyone driving in the area at the time to check their dash-cam to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”

If you can help please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2432 of Monday, 30 December, 2024

Missing woman Santra Saju last seen at Almondvale

POLICE in Edinburgh are continuing to appeal for information to help trace 22-year-old Santra Saju missing from the South Gyle area.

Enquiries have confirmed that Santra was in Asda at Almondvale, Livingston on Friday, 6 December 2024 between 9.10pm and 9.45pm. She had previously been in the Burnvale area of Livingston around 8.30pm the same evening.

Santra is described as 5ft 6 inches, of Indian ethnicity, slim build, with short black hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur hood.

Inspector Alison Lawrie from Corstorphine Police Station said: “We now know that Santra picked up a black and white shopper style bag from an address in Burnvale on Friday evening, but she did not have it when she entered the supermarket. The bag is distinctive and someone may remember seeing her carrying it.

“We are continuing to review CCTV footage and have released images of Santra from the supermarket in the hope that someone recognises her.

“Extensive enquiries are being carried out in an effort to trace her. If you have any information please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3390 of Sunday, 15 December 2024.”

Police appeal following robbery on Leith Links

Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a woman in Leith.

The incident happened between 11.30pm and 11.50pm on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024 on Leith Links.

Two men pushed the woman to the ground and attempted to take items. Nothing was stolen from her.

The first man is described as being of slim build and the second is described as being of stocky build. Both are around 6ft tall and were wearing dark clothing.

Detective Constable James Palmer said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.

“We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dashcam footage to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0052 of 11 December, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police appeal following serious crash on George Street

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh city centre.

Around 1.50pm yesterday (Sunday, 8 December, 2024), police received a report of a crash involving a 63-year-old male pedestrian and a double decker bus on George Street.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital for treatment to serious injuries. There were no reports of any other injuries.

The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 9pm.

Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: “Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dash cam or private CCTV which could assist to contact us.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1703 of Sunday, 8 December, 2024.

Pedestrian who died following fatal crash in Dundee Street named

A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.

The incident took place around 5.30pm on Sunday, 1 December, 2024, and involved a grey Volvo XC60. Emergency serviced attended, but Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have released the following statement: “We are heartbroken by the death of our beloved son and brother Henry. He will be so very much missed by all who knew and loved him.”

The driver of the Volvo car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and has been released pending further enquiries, which remain ongoing.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts remain with Henry’s family and friends, as they come to terms with their tragic loss.

“An investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing and we continue to ask for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.