Midlothian Crimebeat July 4 - 10

Here is your latest weekly round-up of crime in Midlothian, for July 4-10, as reported by Police Scotland.

DALKEITH:

A 66 year old man was arrested and charged in connection with driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol following a road traffic collision on Monday, July 4 in the Newbattle Road area of Dalkeith. The man was released to appear at court at a later date.

A 32 year old man was arrested and charged following reports of shoplifting, shouting and swearing and being in possession of an offensive weapon in Dalkeith Town Centre on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th July. The man was released to appear at court at a later date.

Between 11.45am and 2.30pm on Tuesday, July 5, a report was received of an electric scooter, described as a black Thorpe with red markings having been stolen from an address in Allan Terrace, Dalkeith. Police are following a positive line of enquiry.

A 48 year old man was arrested and charged after being found in possession of a bladed article in Salters Road, Dalkeith on Tuesday, July 5.

Between 7.30pm and 8.10pm on Wednesday, July 6, damage was caused to a communal door at a property in Eskdaill Street, Dalkeith. Enquiries are ongoing.

NEWTONGRANGE / MAYFIELD:

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At around 4.45am on Monday, July 4, a grey Nissan Qashqai parked on Darcy Road, Mayfield was scratched and damaged by a person described as wearing dark clothing. Enquiries are ongoing.

On Monday, July 4, a 41 year old man was observed by police in Eskview Road, Mayfield where he was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with breaching bail conditions to be within his home address between set times.

Between midnight and midday on Tuesday, July 5, a window at a property in Darcy Road, Mayfield was damaged. Enquiries are ongoing.

At around 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 5, a window was damaged at a property in Newbattle Road, Newtongrange

GOREBRIDGE:

At 2.10pm on Wednesday, July 6, a theft of fuel was reported at a garage at Newtonloan, Gorebridge. Enquiries are ongoing.

At about 2.30pm on Sunday, July 10, a report was received of youths setting off fireworks within football grounds at Hunterfield Road, which resulted in an area of grass being set alight.

BONNYRIGG:

At 7.30 pm on Thursday, July 7, police witnessed two youths in possession of class B drugs in Dundas Street. The youths were returned home and charged in the presence of their parents. A report was submitted to the Youth Justice Officer.

LOANHEAD:

At 11.50 pm on Wednesday, July 6, two youths attempted to gain access to a business premises at Straiton Retail Park, resulting in damage to the premises. Police enquiries are ongoing.

Between 9pm on Wednesday, July 6 and 8am on Thursday, July 7, a Grey Skoda Kodiaq parked at Mavisbank Grange, Loanhead had paint thrown over it causing damage. Police enquiries are ongoing.

The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under 18s.

Please keep your local officers updated regarding any alcohol issues in Midlothian. Midlothian Police are keen to tackle alcohol misuse in the local area.