Tranent thefts: 27-year-old man arrested and charged after alleged East Lothian thefts

Police in East Lothian confirmed that a 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into thefts from properties in Tranent.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into thefts from properties in Tranent (Photo: Google Maps).

The thefts in Tranent took place during the early hours of Sunday, May 9 in 2021.

Police Scotland said that a number of personal items were stolen from two properties, along with three vehicles.

The accused 27-year-old is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday September 9.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Further enquiries into the thefts remain ongoing.”

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