Robbery - Whitburn, West Lothian
Police are appealing for information after a woman had her handbag stolen by two men in Whitburn, West Lothian on Monday, 14 March, 2022.
Around 7.15 pm on Monday evening, a 23-year-old woman was walking along a footpath near White Burn at Laburnum Road when two men approached her from behind, one grabbed her handbag and both ran off towards Briar Gardens.
The bag contained a mobile phone and personal items.
The suspects are described as:
1. Approximately 18 years old, 5 ft. 7 in height, of large build, wearing a black hoodie with front zipper and dark grey jogging bottoms.
2. Approximately 18 years old, 5 ft. 8 in height, of average build, with dark hair and a fringe, wearing a black/dark grey hooded top and black jogging bottoms.
Detective Constable Laura Hanlon, West Lothian CID, said:
"Thankfully the woman was not injured but she has been left shaken by what happened.
"Officers have been making local enquiries and checking CCTV from the area but would appeal to anyone who may have seen the incident or the two men in the area to come forward.
"If you have any information that will assist officers with their enquiries, then please contact police via 101 quoting reference number 2991 of Monday, 14 March, 2022. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
