POLICE investigations are under way after a BMW was stolen from outside a house in Longniddry.

The incident happened between 7pm on Saturday and 2pm the following day, when a thief or thieves entered the property on the village's Gosford Road and stole a blue BMW 1 Series (Registration number SW16 LJN) along with another set of keys.

The owners returned home and reported the theft.

Inspector Andrew Harborow, of Tranent Police Station, said: "This was a high value theft and we are eager to trace those responsible as soon as possible.

"We are appealing for information and would ask anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity in Gosford Road of Longniddry, on the night of Saturday, July 29, to contact us immediately."

Those with information are asked to contact officers at Tranent Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 2394 of July 30, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.