Bicycles stolen in break-ins near Aberlady and Musselburgh

Investigations are under way after a garage near Aberlady and a shop in Musselburgh were targeted on Wednesday morning.

The garage was forced open at a property off Craigielaw Park, to the west of the village, at about 12.25am.

A black Canyon Fat Bike, with red text on the frame, and a white mountain bike were both stolen, along with a Titleist golf bag containing a set of TaylorMade clubs.

A Canyon Fat Bike stolen was stolen in the break-in near Aberlady. Picture: Police Scotland

Clothing, including a waterproof jacket, trousers and hat, were also taken.

Police have estimated the stolen goods are worth more than £5,000.

The second break-in was reported at a bicycle shop on Musselburgh’s North High Street.

Entry was forced to the premises at about 1.30am and a number of bicycles were stolen.

It is believed the thieves were in the area earlier in the night to check the property prior to the break-in.

Three men were seen in the area with two of them being described as being in their early 20s, of slim build, around 5ft 8in to 6ft tall and all dressed in black or dark clothing and wearing balaclavas.

They are believed to have left the area in a white van on Market Street heading towards Edinburgh.

A second vehicle, possibly a blue hatchback, was also seen in the area.

Detective Constable Jordan Stevenson said: “Our enquiries into both of these incidents are at an early stage but it is believed both incidents are linked.

“These types of incident have a lasting impact on the victims and I would urge anyone who has any information about either incident to come forward.

“If you saw or heard any suspicious activity or vehicles operating in the area or may have dashcam or private CCTV footage then please let us know.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting Incident Number 0156 – 12/01/2022, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”