Balaclava-Clad Gang Target Learmonth Terrace Home in Audacious Safes Theft

A manhunt is underway in Edinburgh after a balaclava-clad gang forced their way into a residential property in the prestigious Learmonth Terrace area, making off with several safes containing valuable personal items.

The targeted break-in, which has caused significant alarm among local residents, occurred on June 27, 2024. The masked suspects managed to breach the security of the home and locate the safes before fleeing the scene. Officers believe the crime was planned and are seeking any witnesses or local security footage that may have captured the group's movements.

Detective officers have urged anyone with private CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or dashcam recordings from the Learmonth Terrace area around the time of the incident to contact police. Security experts have also reminded residents of the importance of anchoring household safes securely to wall studs or concrete flooring to prevent thieves from easily removing them during a raid.