Police Scotland Edinburgh

📢 Community Drop‑In Surgery – All Welcome Please join us at St Brides Centre, 📍 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ 🗓 Monday 23 March 2026 ⏰ 10:30 – 12:00 👍 No appointment needed — just drop in!

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of: 🗨️ Travel Scams: Middle East Crisis 🗨️ Brand Impersonation Scams 🗨️ Gardening Scams 🗨️ Investment Scams: Quantum AI 🗨️ 'Tapped': New Short Film About Loan Sharks 🗨️ Emergency Locksmith Scams

🌙 Weekly Security Advice #5 — Doors & Windows Safety 🏠🔒 Ensuring your doors and windows are properly protected is one of the simplest ways to deter opportunistic crime Visit: orlo.uk/mJVYK Need direct security advice? edinburghpreventandintervent@scotland.police.uk

We are appealing for information to help trace 15-year-old Ahmad Bader who was last seen in the Gorgie Road area on Wed, 11 March. Anyone with info is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0726 of 11 March, 2026. More: orlo.uk/GodIo

🚨 Shut Out Scammers 🚨 It's never easy to spot a bogus caller. Anyone can be a victim of household scams, but two words that will help us beat doorstep crime are simply, "No thanks." Call 101 . If you feel scared or threatened call 999 and ask for the police. #ShutOutScammers

Officers investigating an attempted murder in Edinburgh are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the Sighthill area yesterday. Click here: orlo.uk/APEYs

Your SE Community Policing Team will be at Moredun Library at 18:30 this evening – we’d be happy to share advice and discuss any questions you might have so pop along for a cuppa and say hi!

We recently supported SFRS Edinburgh’s Community Action Team during Fireskills Week. Eight pupils from Queensferry High took part in recognition of International Women’s Day. We hope the experience boosted their confidence and encouraged them to think about future opportunities.

Gayfield front counter will be closed to the public on the below dates: Sat 21.03.26 Closed 0700-1330hrs St Leonards will remain open for assistance.

Appeal for witnesses to a serious single-vehicle crash in Edinburgh on Sun, 15 March. Happened around 4.20am on the A71 near to its junction with Addiston Farm Rd. Info to police via 101 quoting reference number 0639/15/03. orlo.uk/l7d3N

Wondering what’s happening in the South West of the city? 🚔 Take a look at our latest update to see how we’re supporting local communities every day 🌆 Watch, like and share! ♥️ #PoliceScotlandEdinburgh #CommunityPolicing

Officers from Police Scotland's serious and organised crime unit have recovered a firearm and ammunition in Edinburgh. Specialist officers searched a wooded area near to Niddrie Mains Road on Thursday, 12 March. Click here: orlo.uk/kj5lw

A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with thefts and robberies in Edinburgh. The incidents happened between Sunday, 2 March, and Tuesday, 10 March, 2026, in the Niddrie, Leith and Portobello areas of the city. Read more here : orlo.uk/d8Kyf

🚨 New Page Alert! 🚨 Our partners at Fearless have launched a brand new page for FearlessScotland on Facebook 🎉 👉 Check it out here orlo.uk/ohPXs Show your support: 💙 Give their new page a follow 🔁 Share with your community ℹ️ Learn more at orlo.uk/r5tQD

NOVA Scotland now offers support to veterans from the moment they come into contact with Police Scotland Custody Centres. For more info, click below ⤵️ orlo.uk/QD8Zn

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of: 🗨️ Easter Recruitment Scams 🗨️ NHS Impersonation Scams 🗨️ 'Leftover Tarmac' Scams 🗨️ Voltage Optimiser Scams 🗨️ 'Ex-offender' Doorstep Scams 🗨️ Gift Card Scams orlo.uk/33B10

🌙 Weekly Security Advice #4 — Bicycle Safety 🚲🔒 Keeping your bike secure is one of the most effective ways to prevent opportunistic theft. 🔐 Want to learn more? Visit: orlo.uk/cYAys orlo.uk/y2zRh orlo.uk/1p5Cg

Heading to @MurrayfieldStad for Scotland v France? 🏉 You may see increased police activity as part of #ProjectServator. If something doesn’t feel right, report it. In an emergency call 999. Find out more 👉🏻 orlo.uk/H8XSU

Acting on info provided by the public, we carried out stolen property searches at two stores in Edinburgh. The vital intelligence supplied by the public allowed us to seize a significant amount of suspected stolen property from each premises. Shoplifting is #NotAVictimlessCrime

In response to growing concerns, officers carried out a road safety initiative in the School Street Zones around Gilmerton Primary School. Non-endorseable fixed penalty tickets were issued and three drivers received a warning for using their mobile phone.