Thefts of three vehicles believed to be linked as police launch investigation

An investigation has been launched after three vehicles were stolen in West Lothian

Police launch appeal following string of vehicle thefts in West LothianiStock

Police Scotland has launched an appeal after three vehicles were stolen in West Lothian.

A black Range Rover Sport and a white Ford Transit Custom were taken from properties on Beechwood Road in Blackburn, on October 14 around 12.25am.

The Range Rover was later found in the Shotts area.

A blue Ford Transit was stolen from Loanfoot Road in Broxburn around 3.55am on October 15.

Detectives believe the string of thefts are linked and have appealed for anyone with CCTV to get in touch.

Detective Constable Jason Watt said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether the thefts are linked.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV of the areas at the time to come forward.”

Those with information are urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0716 of October 14 on the Range Rover, incident 0401 of October 14 on the white Ford Transit, and incident 0601 of October 15 on the blue Ford Transit.

Witnesses wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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