Doorstep detective: Edinburgh mum stays up until 2.30am to catch milk thief
The milk thief has been spotted on the ring camera on several occasions, but this morning Samantha took matters into her own hands
An Edinburgh mum has turned detective in a bid to catch a cheeky doorstep thief after repeatedly having her family’s milk, orange juice and eggs stolen.
Samantha Graham and her partner decided to take matters into their own hands after weeks of missing deliveries from outside their home on Gilmerton Dykes Drive.
After sharing footage of the incidents online, the couple stayed up late to see if they could catch the culprit in the act.
To their unlucky surprise, their efforts paid off when Samantha came face-to-face with the thief approaching her property at around 2.30am.
Dressing gown and slippers on, she had gone outside to collect her latest delivery when she spotted the person walking up the stairs towards her home.
Samantha immediately challenged them, asking what they were doing, but was told they were looking for a friend’s house.
Not convinced, she followed them down the street and demanded to know why they had been taking her family’s shopping.
Samantha said: “I was like, can you please stop walking? Can you talk to me and tell me why you’re doing this? You’re stealing from me and my children.”
She believes the thefts have been happening for several weeks, with deliveries from local supplier McQueens repeatedly going missing.
She also claims other residents in the area have contacted her after experiencing similar problems, one of whom said her wheelie bin was stolen.
Despite considering cancelling the service, the family decided to continue supporting the local business, whose deliveries include milk, orange juice, milkshakes and eggs.
The mum hopes speaking out will encourage others in the area to keep an eye on their doorstep deliveries.