Residential burglary and confrontation in Dunbar

Residential burglary in Dunbar

According to an article published by Edinburghlive on 23 January 2026, a residential burglary occurred in the Reid Avenue area of Dunbar. The incident, which took place on the evening of Friday, January 23, involved a masked gang reportedly breaking into a private home.

Edinburghlive reports that a woman from a neighbouring property attempted to confront the individuals. Video footage reviewed by the outlet appears to show three people dressed in black surrounding the woman before one individual kicks her on the leg. The suspects were seen loading items into a white car, including a safe containing business takings from a shop owned by the residents, as well as jewellery. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle.

The homeowners stated that the property was damaged during the incident. Police were called to the scene, and Police Scotland has been contacted for further comment. The investigation remains ongoing.

Ensure your home is secured with high-quality locks and consider installing a monitored alarm system to deter potential intruders.

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Source : Edinburghlive