National Rural Crime Update

24/01/2025

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THEFT OF SCRAP METAL, NEWTONGRANGE, DALKEITH

Police are appealing for any information in relation to a report they have received of a theft of scrap metal from a yard at Newtongrange, Dalkeith, Midlothian.

Person/s have overcome the security of the gate and have stolen a large volume of scrap metal.

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0777 23/01/25 or alternatively you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 080055511.

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