Police ScotlandGardening equipment worth around £18,000 has been stolen in East Calder.
The high-value equipment was taken from a secured container at Nethershiel Road between 1pm on Saturday, September 17, and 11.30am on Sunday, September 18.
Various items, including a red Ferris Z1 ride-on lawnmower, an orange and black Stihl BT131 auger, orange and black Stihl hedge trimmers, and an orange and black Stihl leaf blower were stolen during the break-in.
Police are now investigating the theft and have appealed to the public for information.
Constable Matthew Brown of Broxburn Police Station said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen any suspicious activity around the area to get in touch.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who believes they may have seen any of these items for sale.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 1453 of September 18, 2022, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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