Two teenagers charged following spree of vehicle thefts in North Berwick

Two teenagers have been charged following a spree of vehicle thefts in North Berwick.

Since Tuesday, officers have been alerted to three vehicles being stolen and attempts to steal vehicles in the Line Grove and Eccles Mount area.

Further incidents have been reported in Aberlady and Haddington. The three vehicles have since been recovered.

Officers have charged two teenage boys aged 15 and 16 with the theft of one vehicle in the Eccles Mount area. Reports will be sent to the relevant authorities.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Sergeant Garrett Hughes said: “We know that online footage is being shared locally regarding the attempted thefts of cars. We are keen to view this footage, as we believe the incidents are linked.

“If you have any information, including any relevant footage, that will assist officers with their investigation, please contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0711 of Saturday, February 14, 2026. If you think that your car was targeted but not taken, please also get in touch.

“We are following a number of positive lines of enquiry, so as much information as possible would be beneficial to our enquiry.”

Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.