Appeal for information following car thefts, Linlithgow

Officers in West Lothian are appealing for information following the theft of two vehicles in Linlithgow.

In the early hours of Wednesday, 18 January, 2023, a red Mazda CX 3 (reg. SN69 FMF) was stolen from outside a property in Kettilstoun Mains.

Enquiries so far have established that the Mazda was taken at around 12.35am.

The car was later seen by police in the High Street area of Linlithgow and was subsequently pursued by officers eastbound through Winchburgh, where it failed to stop.

A suspect wearing dark clothing, a mask and gloves is sought by police in connection with both incidents. 

A second car, a black Seat Ibiza (reg. SK71 AXG), was stolen from outside a property in The Maltings between 11.30pm and 4.30am.

Detective Sergeant Keith Sinclair, of Livingston CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish if these two thefts are connected.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the Linlithgow area in the early hours of Wednesday morning who may have witnessed something. 

“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has seen the two cars described in the West Lothian area since the early hours of Wednesday, 18 January. 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 0072 of 18 January for the Mazda, and incident 0317 of 18 January for the Seat. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where you can give your information anonymously.