Appeal following series of thefts in Winchburgh, West Lothian
Officers in West Lothian are appealing for information following a series of thefts in the Winchburgh area.
In the early hours of Wednesday, 13 July, 2022, a blue Renault Clio (reg. SM11 AAZ) was stolen from outside a property on Newhouses Road in Broxburn.
Enquiries so far have established that the Renault was used in a further theft and theft by housebreaking that also occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 13 July.
The first incident occurred around 3.30am when three men entered a building site on Canal Road in Winchburgh and stole two scaffolding poles.
Around 3.40am three men broke into a premises on Glass Crescent in Winchburgh and stole a quantity of cigarettes and a sum of cash.
The three suspects are described as wearing dark clothing with masks and gloves.
Detective Constable David McDougall, of Livingston CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the areas in the early hours of Wednesday morning who may have witnessed something.
“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw the Renault Clio described either before or after these incidents. Also, anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area around the time of the incidents is urged to contact police as you may have captured footage that could assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 0339 of 13 July. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where you can give your information anonymously.
In the early hours of Wednesday, 13 July, 2022, a blue Renault Clio (reg. SM11 AAZ) was stolen from outside a property on Newhouses Road in Broxburn.
Enquiries so far have established that the Renault was used in a further theft and theft by housebreaking that also occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 13 July.
The first incident occurred around 3.30am when three men entered a building site on Canal Road in Winchburgh and stole two scaffolding poles.
Around 3.40am three men broke into a premises on Glass Crescent in Winchburgh and stole a quantity of cigarettes and a sum of cash.
The three suspects are described as wearing dark clothing with masks and gloves.
Detective Constable David McDougall, of Livingston CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the areas in the early hours of Wednesday morning who may have witnessed something.
“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw the Renault Clio described either before or after these incidents. Also, anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area around the time of the incidents is urged to contact police as you may have captured footage that could assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 0339 of 13 July. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where you can give your information anonymously.
