Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is experiencing a surge in organized theft, with shopkeepers reporting thousands of pounds lost to brazen smash-and-grab crimes. CCTV footage reveals thieves stealing cashmere and Harris Tweed goods in broad daylight. Business owners feel increasingly unsafe, citing threats and violence from perpetrators. Despite their efforts to report incidents, police responses are often limited due to resource constraints. The owner of multiple shops claims he has lost £15,000 worth of stock in just three months, prompting discussions on hiring private security. The once-proud avenue is now deemed ‘lawless’ by local retailers.