Police launch hunt after war medals stolen in house break in

Officers were called after entry was gained into a property on Penicuik Road, Roslin.

Police launch hunt after war medals stolen in house break in in Penicuik Road, Roslin iStock

Police are investigating after war medals were among items stolen during a break-in in Midlothian.

Officers said a property on Penicuik Road, Roslin, was broken into between 1pm on Friday, January 6, and 3pm on Friday, January 13.

Items including silver jewellery and gold watches, worth a four figure sum, were taken alongside war medals.

Detective sergeant Jordan Sharp, Dalkeith CID, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for any witnesses to contact officers.

“If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area or have any information that will assist with our enquiry, then please get in touch.

“Anyone with information can contact officers via 101 quoting incident number 3112 of January 13, 2023. Alternatively an anonymous report can be made via charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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