Midlothian vehicles targeted amid spate of break-ins and attempted break-ins in Roslin and Bilston

Police believe a number of incidents in Roslin and Bilston are linked

A number of vehicles were targeted during a spate of break-ins and attempted break-ins in two Midlothian towns.

Vehicles in Roslin and Bilston were targeted between Saturday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 3.

The incidents took place on Abernethy Drive, Craigathie Road, Comyn Drive, Lawson Johnston Drive and Widnell Square in Roslin, and on Bonaille Drive, Corby Craig Avenue and Reeforts Avenue in Bilston.

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Police have said that the incidents are being treated as linked after following a positive line of inquiry.

Those with any information or CCTV footage from the scene are being urged to contact police to assist with the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Steven Stewart said: "Our enquiries into these break-ins are ongoing and we are working to identify those responsible.

"I would ask anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the Roslin or Bilston areas, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist with enquiries, to get in touch.

"We would also encourage residents to ensure their vehicles are secured, valuables are removed and that keys are kept in a safe place out of sight away from entryways."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2559 of 31 May, 2026.

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