Police in Edinburgh are hunting two men following a "high-value" housebreaking in the south of the capital.
The crime occurred on Thursday, February 2, in the Liberton area. Officers say they are looking to trace two men spotted in the area at the time after a five-figure sum of cash and four-figure sum of jewellery was stolen.
The thieves targeted the home on Greenpark between 5pm and 5:30pm before leaving on foot in the direction of Burdiehouse Barn.
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Fortunately, there was nobody present in the house at the time of the break-in. Officers are describing the first suspect as white, aged in his 40s, with grey hair. He was wearing glasses, a dark coloured jacket, blue jeans and dark trainers.
The second is described as white, aged in his 20s. He was wearing a baseball cap, black Puffa style jacket, black jeans, black trainers and was carrying a dark coloured rucksack.
Detective Constable Scott Lynas, of Corstorphine CID, said: “Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries, including checking CCTV.
“We believe the property was targeted and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen these men, or anyone else acting suspiciously before and after the break-in. It is near an area popular with dog walkers so anyone with information is asked to get in touch.
“In addition, if you have private CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please also contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101, quoting reference number 3009 of Thursday, 2 February 2023. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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