Residents urged to be 'vigilant' after spate of keyless vehicle thefts in West Lothian

Residents have been urged to be “vigilant” after a spate of vehicle thefts in West Lothian.

Officers received reports of six vehicles being stolen between October, 30 and November, 7.

The thefts happened across Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn and Whitburn and it is believed each of the vehicles was the target of keyless thefts.

Enquiries into the incidents are ongoing and the force is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Police have urged all vehicle owners to be aware and take “extra precautions” to combat the criminal activitiy.

They advised owners to not keep keys or fobs near doors or windows.

Detective sergeant John Irvine said: “We urge all vehicle owners to be aware and take extra precautions to combat this type of criminal activity including not keeping keys or fobs near doors or windows and buying a signal blocking pouch that can block the transmission of the signal from the key.

“Steering locks can also be effective while vehicle trackers and tracking devices are also a form of additional security and can assist police in recovering stolen vehicles quickly,” he added.

“Anyone with information about these thefts should contact officers via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”