Hunt on after thieves grab TV and laptops

THIEVES who broke into an IT company's premises in Leith and made off with eight laptops and a 42-inch plasma TV are being hunted by police.

The break-in took place at around 5:20am yesterday in Summerside Place. Witnesses who were in the building at the time were disturbed by noises within the premises, followed by the sound of a vehicle being driven off at speed.

A police spokesman said: "We want anyone who was in the area of Summerside Place at around 5:20am yesterday, who noticed any suspicious activity, to contact police immediately. Similarly, anyone who noticed a vehicle being driven at excessive speed in the area should get in touch."