Masked men break into house as police appeal for CCTV footage

Police said no items were believed to have been taken but that damage was done to the property.

Masked men break into house in Livingston as police appeal for CCTV footage — Officers were made aware of reports of two men gaining entry to a property in Columbia Avenue near Howden. Google Maps

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Police are searching for relevant CCTV, doorbell and dash cam footage after two men wearing face masks broke into a house in West Lothian.

Officers were made aware of reports of two men gaining entry to a property in Columbia Avenue near Howden in Livingston at around 5.50pm on Friday, June 21.

Police said no items were believed to have been taken but that damage was done to the premises.

The first man is described as approximately 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build and was wearing all dark clothing with his hood up and a face mask.

The second man is described as approximately 5ft 7ins tall, also of slim build and was wearing grey bottoms, white top with his hood up, a black jacket and a face mask.

Detective Constable Natalie Civil said: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone that may have seen anything suspicious or who has any information to get in touch.

“We would also ask anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell or dash cam recordings that may assist our enquires to contact us.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to remind people to take all precautions available to ensure that their homes are as secure as possible before leaving and store all valuables out of sight.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3081 of Friday, June 21 or alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111, where anonymity can be maintained.