Masked gang breaks into Edinburgh home by drilling lock

According to an article published on 27 February 2026, Edinburghlive reports that a masked gang broke into a home in Edinburgh by drilling through the lock. The intruders also destroyed cameras at the property, leaving the homeowner terrified by the brazen break-in and the tactics used to gain access. Homeowners should consider upgrading locks to drill-resistant variants and installing monitored security systems that operate even if cameras are damaged. Source : Edinburghlive See the burglary map to follow reported incidents near you, and our guides to choose an alarm system or check your home insurance .