Police in Edinburgh are calling for vigilance after thieves made off with money, a television and prescription drugs during a break in in the east end of the city.

The incident happened sometime between 8pm on Wednesday 27 and 1.45pm on Friday April 29 at an address on Restalrig Road South.

The occupants returned to find their home had been looted, with a television and a sum of cash missing. A bottle of prescription morphine and a quantity of valium tablets were also stolen during the break in.

Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward and advising anyone in possession of the morphine to refrain from consuming it.

Inspector George Thomson from Craigmillar Police Station said: "As part of inquiries by Operation RAC officers we are looking to speak to anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious around Restalrig Road South between Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon.

"I would also strongly urge anyone who currently has the stolen prescription medication to either dispose of it safely or hand it in to their local police station. "Morphine and valium are for prescribed users only and can have a significant impact on your health if you ingest these without requirement.

"Anyone with information relating to this incident can contact Police Scotland on 101 or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."