Bikes worth over £25,000 recovered by police in Edinburgh
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Twenty bikes ranging in value between £250 and £4,000 were identified as having been taken from sheds and garages last month.
The recovery was part of an operation targeting the theft of cycles across the city.
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Hide AdNine males aged between 15 and 17 have been reported in connection with the thefts.
Detective Inspector Bob Campbell from Edinburgh’s Community Investigation Unit said: “We continue to work hard to tackle the theft of bikes from across the capital.
“Thanks to intensive inquiries and the thorough work of officers, a large number of bikes have now been returned to their owners.
“We understand that bike theft has a distressing impact on local communities and falling victim to crime is an upsetting experience.
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Hide Ad“If anyone has had their bike stolen and has reported this to officers, SART officers can be contacted via 101 to check on the status of their missing property.
“I would encourage bike owners to ensure they have suitable security measures in place for their property; more advice can be found on our website at www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/keep-your-bicycle-secure.”
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