Edinburgh police are investigating the theft of a vial of Covid-19 vaccine from a vaccination centre.
The EICC on Morrison Street was recently turned into a mass vaccination street and where now, a single multi-dose vial of vaccine has been stolen.
Police have warned locals to watch out for fraudulent offers of the vaccine - which should be only be administered via the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Chief Inspector Neil Wilson of Edinburgh City Division said: "We were made aware of an isolated incident of theft of a COVID-19 vaccine from the vaccination centre at Morrison Street in Edinburgh around 11.50am on Saturday, 20 March.
"The theft involved a single multi-dose vial of vaccine.
"A police investigation is ongoing, and officers are working closely with NHS Lothian and following a positive line of enquiry.
"Members of the public are reminded to remain vigilant to fraudulent offers of vaccine, which pose a risk to public health.
"Vaccines should only be administered by healthcare professionals as part of the national NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.
"If you are offered a vaccine out with this setting you should decline and inform police immediately via 101."
