Housebreaking – Priory Road, Linlithgow
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Priory Road, Linlithgow, which was reported to police on Saturday, 14 October 2023.
Around 8.25am, police were contacted by a friend of the householder who, on entering the home, disturbed a man who ran from the house as she came in.
The house was checked, and it was found that items, including designer watches, worth a four-figure sum, had been stolen.
The suspect is described as white, in his 40s, around 5 ft 7 in height, of a slim build, with stubble or a short beard, grey/mousey, very short brown hair, wearing a navy jacket and dark blue jeans.
Detective Constable Jennifer Rogers, Livingston CID, said:
“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen activity at the home, or anyone acting suspiciously in the area, between Friday, 6 October and Saturday, 14 October 2023, to get in touch.
“The occupants had been on holiday and the house was unoccupied at the time. It is not known if this was the first time the suspect had been in the home.
“Officers have been carrying out local enquiries and checking local CCTV but would ask anyone who has not yet spoken to police to contact them.”
Any information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote incident number 0817 of Saturday, 14 October 2023 when calling. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
