Midlothian Crimebeat April 11-17

Here is your latest round-up of crime in Midlothian, for April 11-17, as reported by Police Scotland.

DALKEITH:

At around 10pm on Tuesday, April 12, a window at a property in Maulsford Avenue, Dalkeith was smashed and a bin nearby was set on fire, the fire service were requested to attend and extinguish the fire. Enquiries are ongoing.

On the morning of Wednesday, April 13, officers stopped a vehicle in the Woodburn Avenue area of Dalkeith where it was found the driver did not have a valid driver’s licence or insurance. The driver was charged in connection with the incident and the vehicle seized.

John Devlin 03/09/2018. GLASGOW. Stock shot of Police Scotland car. electric car, electric powered vehicle.

Overnight April 14/15, a shed was broken into in Woodburn Avenue, where nothing appears to have been stolen.

At 7.15am on Friday, April 15, a business premises in High Street Dalkeith was entered and items stolen. Police wish to speak to a woman described as approximately 5’6, thin build, wearing a black jacket, and a man approximately 5’10, thin build, wearing a grey tracksuit and black trainers in connection with the incident.

NEWTONGRANGE / MAYFIELD:

On Thursday, April 14, a report was received of a window at church premises in Mayfield having been smashed. Enquiries are ongoing.

GOREBRIDGE:

At around 4pm on Thursday, April 14, a window at a property in Swan Crescent was damaged after items were thrown at it. Enquiries are ongoing.

If anyone has any information about the incidents or the property stolen please contact police via 101. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.