Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders

Official Police Scotland Twitter for Lothians & Scottish Borders. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergencies call 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Lothians & Scottish Borders. Our handle has changed from @LothBordPolice to @PSOSLothBord. This account covers all of the Lothians & Scottish Borders.

See all of our profiles, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing for information following a series of vehicle break-ins in the Roslin and Bilston areas between Sat, 31 May and Wed, 3 June.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 2559 of 31 May, 2026.

More: https://t.co/gNsqVd0rd3

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

30/05/26, #DalkeithRP officers conducted speed checks and mobile patrol at various locations across East Lothian. 7 vehicles were found to be driven without insurance, 4 were exceeding speed limits and a motorcycle was stopped with no brake lights and excessively worn brakes.

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

26/05/26, #DalkeithRP officers deployed to a layby on the A1, near to Dunglass, to conduct a static road check, supported by our motorcycle unit, #SEPA and #DVSA. A number of offences were detected during the check.

Making our roads safer is a priority for Police Scotland.

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

24/05/26, #Dalkeith RP officers attended West Linton Fire Station open day, an event, which allows members of the public to engage with emergency services and get hands on with the tools and equipment used by responders on a day-to-day basis.

Thanks to all who came along!

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing for information following thefts from two vehicles in Newcastleton on Saturday, 23 May.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1271 of 25 May.

More: https://t.co/bcRCC6IwJP

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

Officers are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Livingston.

Between 7am and 6.30pm on Saturday, 23 May, 2026, access was gained to a property on Ross Way and jewellery, estimated to be worth a five-figure sum, was taken.

https://t.co/03KhkzmLhi

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing for information after a damaged vehicle was seen on the A68 near Pathhead on Sat, 23 May, which had previously crashed on the A6106 near Dalkeith.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us, quoting incident 1240 of 23 May.

More: https://t.co/6ca5rqFJCe

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing after a red Peugeot van was set on fire on Glendinning Ter, Galashiels, 1am Sat, 23 May.

It is being treated as wilful.

If you saw what happened, have private CCTV, dash-cam footage, call us on 101, ref 0247 of 23/5/26.

More: https://t.co/9V5hoUuXvo

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

Police are appealing for information following the serious assault of a man in Hawick.

On Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, we received a report of the serious assault of a 30-year-old man on Kenilworth Avenue around 4.55pm.

https://t.co/VcolRLtn6T

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison for serious sexual and violent offences.

Full release here - https://t.co/pGAA8LpahY

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing for information following the theft of a blue VW Transporter camper van from Kennedy Crescent, Tranent, on Thursday, 7 May.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 1136 of 7 May, 2026.

More: https://t.co/Mma0cyiFlV

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

Mollie Davis, who was reported missing from the Prestonpans area of East Lothian, has been traced.

Thanks to those who shared our appeal.

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming Special Constable event where you can meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process.

📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm

📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan

Visit ➡️ https://t.co/VO81tTRi4F

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We have recently received reports concerning tree felling and hedge trimming that have disturbed active bird nests.

Please remember that our local wildlife is protected.

Please be mindful of your surroundings and let’s work together to protect Scotland's wildlife this spring!

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

A man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with seven incidents of theft by housebreaking and three of attempted theft by housebreaking.

Read more here: https://t.co/G5E6IGpesK

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

Two further arrests have been made in connection with a serious assault in Wallyford.

The incident happened around 11.15pm on Monday, 6 April, 2026, on Drummohr Avenue and Forthview Terrace.

More information: https://t.co/l01cktZZKM

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

Looking for a rewarding volunteer role?

Join our Special Constable event where you'll meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process.

📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm

📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan

Visit ➡️ https://t.co/q81JGaLwWl

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

A tough lesson for a driver stopped in Melrose by #DunsRP.

Being within the first 2 years of driving, the 6 points for no insurance means their licence will be revoked.

All that hard work to pass, gone in an instant.

#OpDriveInsured #DriveSmart

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

We are appealing following a theft by housebreaking, Kettil’stoun Crescent, Linlithgow, 4,20am Thurs, 16 April. Keys and a blue VW Golf were stolen. The vehicle was later seen in the Bathgate area.
Call 101 if you have any info - Ref 0396 of 16/4/26.
More: https://t.co/x97v9bwPMO

[Police Scotland Safety Cameras @PSOSSafetyCam]

East Safety Camera Unit announces seasonal short term deployments- https://t.co/rYc7eeuwfB