Investigation into housebreaking and car theft in Armadale area

Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information and witnesses following a break-in and the theft of a car in the Armadale area in the early hours of this morning.

The incident happened on Dalyell Place, around 1.40am on Saturday, 19 August, 2023. A house was broken into and the keys to a black Volkswagen Golf GTI were taken, before the vehicle was driven away from the area.

Enquiries have established that three men were seen acting in a suspicious manner in the area around the time of the incident, as was an Audi car seen nearby.

Detective Constable Lynn Myles, from Livingston CID, said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries, including both door-to-door and CCTV, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“If you may have seen anything suspicious in the area, or the stolen Volkswagen Golf, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0882 of 19 August. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”