Silver Vauxhall Vectra seen during break-in spree

Police are investigating a break-in spree. File picture: John Devlin

Nine homes and business premises were targeted overnight from Thursday February 4 to Friday February 5, with stolen items including clothing, tools and a car.

Residential properties were broken into, or attempts were made to force entry, in Currie, Bilston and Loanhead.

While nothing was taken from two houses, a large quantity of tools was stolen in Loanhead and a black Audi registration R3GYM was taken in Bilston.

Businesses were also hit in the Longstone and Hill End areas of Edinburgh, Loanhead, Straiton and Peebles with mountain bikes, outdoor clothing and cash taken.

At several locations, a silver Vauxhall Vectra was seen with four occupants.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen this vehicle in and around Midlothian, Edinburgh and Borders during the night in question, or has information about the individuals.

PC Scott Clark of Musselburgh CID, who investigating the break-ins, and said: “This group has caused significant damage and loss to private property and business over a wide area over the short space of Thursday night.

“The silver Vauxhall Vectra was repeatedly seen at several of the locations, and we were able to get a good description of the occupants from one of the business premises.

“All four are described as of average build and between 5 foot 10 inches and 6 feet tall. They all wore either grey or black clothing, two also wore hats. I’m keen to speak to anyone who may have seen this group on Thursday night or early Friday morning, or anyone who has information about the vehicle they were travelling in and its movements over the same period.

“The stolen Audi also has not yet been found and so anyone with information on its whereabouts should also contact police.”

Anyone with information which could assist this enquiry should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.