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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Hero Scots police dog sniffs out 'housebreaker' armed with two knives and 'swag'
It is the second time this week that Foss has helped arrested a knife thug. An a lleged housebreaker was arrested armed with two knives and his loot from the homes he is said to have robbed - after being sniffed out by a police dog. The man in question was spotted by an officer as he tried to make his escape, after Police Scotland received a report of a housebreaker, the force said. The dog in question - Foss - picked up the man's scent and tracked him, with him being found in possession of stolen goods - and two knives, and he was taken into custody. A picture of Foss and details of the arrest were posted on the Police Scotland Edinburgh Facebook page. It read: "#PDFoss caught a naughty man last night. "After a report of someone breaking in to houses, Foss's eagle eyed chauffeur spotted a "likely lad" who was quickly lost to sight. Foss got his nose to work & tracked him down, still in possession of the "swag" and 2 knives! Arrested!" Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It is the second time this week the dog was involved in the arrest of an alleged knife thug. We told previously how an unlucky knife thug was caught armed with a huge blade by the dog. The arrest came while the pooch and dog handlers were in the middle of a training exercise. The male in question had been seen acting suspiciously in Larbert, near Falkirk. The alarm was raised, resulting in officers being asked to attend the scene, meaning the four dog handlers who were training close by attended the scene. Foss was utilised and the animal helped recover the blade. The black-handled machete measures more than two feet and has a blade which is more than one-and-a-half feet long. A picture of the deadly weapon was shared on social media. The weapon looked like its handle is metal and has been covered with dark electrical tape, and the weapon had what appeared to be string at the bottom. The string seems to act as a wrist strap and the logo for American knife manufacturing firm Mtech USA can be seen at the base of the blade on the weapon. A post on the Police Scotland Forth Valley Facebook page read: "When a male was reported acting suspiciously close to Larbert he clearly wasn't expecting 4 dog handlers to be training around the corner. "They diverted to the scene & after #PDFoss"spoke" to him they recovered this large knife he had concealed. #Pawsome #KnifeCrime." A picture of the dog was also published as part of the post. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'On Monday, 26 May, 2025, a 17-year-old male youth was arrested and charged in connection with possession of a weapon in the Larbert area.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh suspect 'jumps fence' after 'stealing e-bike' as police dog called in
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp An Edinburgh police dog tracked down suspects after a motorbike was stolen. The incident, which happened on Friday night, saw two individuals steal a Surron in Drylaw. Police dog Rico was called in to trace them, before recovering the bike. The cunning canine has been praised by locals for his actions. Police Scotland Edinburgh said: "Police dog Rico was busy last night in Drylaw. "He tracked two suspects after they stole a Surron. On seeing Rico, one jumped a fence in to the arms of waiting officers and the second thought running was over rated after Rico had a "chat" with him! "Rico then tracked and recovered the bike." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox One local resident responded: "Well done Rico, bet he's a dab paw at his touch screen report writing too." A second added: "He gave them paws for thought!" A third said: "Well done PD Rico (and handler of course)." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Another commented: "Good auld Rico doing us proud." Rico recently leaped into action on May 17, tracking down three robbers and two thieves. PD Rico and his handler were called in to sniff out three suspects who were trying to play "hide and seek" with officers at a housebreaking. PD Rico's keen sense of smell led him to two of the culprits hiding in the bushes at a nearby golf course.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two Edinburgh drivers hit with ASBOs for excessive revving
Edinburgh Police have slapped two Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBO's) on drivers for excessive noise and revving. Officers were out on patrol after residents in South Queensferry complained of antisocial driving issues in the Ferry and surrounding areas. Sharing the information on Facebook, Police Scotland Edinburgh wrote: "Officers from the Almond Community Policing Team have been out over the last two nights addressing antisocial driving issues in South Queensferry and surrounding areas. READ MORE: Huge delays on Edinburgh Bypass as drivers urged to 'use caution' READ MORE: Edinburgh mental health charity raises alarm on 'lifeline' services facing the axe "This is in response to complaints from local residents. Two ASBOs were issued to drivers in relation to excessive noise and revving." But patrols won't stop there, officers will continue to police the are for the remainder of the week in an effort to curb the antisocial behaviour. They continued: "Officers will be out for the rest of the week and across the weekend focusing on deterring antisocial, careless and dangerous driving." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Two Edinburgh drivers hit with ASBOs for excessive revving
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh Police have slapped two Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBO's) on drivers for excessive noise and revving. Officers were out on patrol after residents in South Queensferry complained of antisocial driving issues in the Ferry and surrounding areas. Sharing the information on Facebook, Police Scotland Edinburgh wrote: "Officers from the Almond Community Policing Team have been out over the last two nights addressing antisocial driving issues in South Queensferry and surrounding areas. "This is in response to complaints from local residents. Two ASBOs were issued to drivers in relation to excessive noise and revving." But patrols won't stop there, officers will continue to police the are for the remainder of the week in an effort to curb the antisocial behaviour. They continued: "Officers will be out for the rest of the week and across the weekend focusing on deterring antisocial, careless and dangerous driving."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Edinburgh police catch driver 'recklessly playing solitaire' behind the wheel
Police in Edinburgh have charged a driver after they were found 'recklessly playing solitaire' while behind the wheel. Officers were patrolling the Leith, Portobello and Craigmillar neighbourhoods with a focus on road safety through the week. They detected ten mobile phone offences, and several other drivers were warned over minor offences. Two vehicles were also seized after they were found to have no insurance. READ MORE: 'Our Edinburgh scheme has a reputation for being tough - but it's misunderstood' READ MORE: Edinburgh Half Marathon underway in windy conditions as city centre awash with runners Police Scotland Edinburgh said: "Ten mobile phone offences were detected, and drivers were charged, including one driver who was recklessly found playing 'solitaire' while driving. "Several other drivers were warned about minor road traffic offences. Two vehicles were seized, having been found with no insurance. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Whilst on patrol NEST officers were first on scene to an injured person who had fallen. The officers used their first aid skills to assess and treat the casualty before the ambulance service took over care." One local resident said: "Excellent. We need more of this for sure." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Another added: "We need more of this!" A third posted: "Great job guys."
