Thieves riding ‘illegal bikes’ target East Lothian home in the middle of the night
Police in East Lothian have launched an investigation after four men broke into a home in the middle of the night before making off on ‘illegal bikes.’
The thieves targeted a home in Suthren Yett, Prestonpans between 2am and 3am on Sunday, February 22. The force said the group stole a five-figure sum of cash and vandalised a vehicle.
Detectives are now appealing for information to help trace the suspects and their electric motorbikes.
Detective Inspector Keith Sinclair said: "Four men made off from the house after the break-in on Sur-Ron electric bikes in the direction of Jim Bush Drive. We are urging anyone who was in this area on Sunday morning who seen anything suspicious or who has any information that may assist our enquiries to contact us.
"We are keen to trace the four men and the electric motorbikes used in this crime. These illegal bikes can pose a serious safety risk to members of the community and we would ask anyone who is aware of these being used in the Prestonpans area to please contact us.”
Anyone with information, dash-cam or personal footage should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0842 of 22 February, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.