Search for four people in parked car 'linked' to break-in

Police said access had been gained to the property with nothing believed to have been taken.

Search for four people in parked car ‘linked’ to Livingston break-in — Officers attended a report of an alarm being activated on Thirlfield Wynd in Livingston. Google Maps

8th May 2024

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Police are searching for a car with four occupants ‘linked’ to a break-in in East Lothian.

Officers attended a report of an alarm being activated at around 10.20pm on Thursday, April 25 on Thirlfield Wynd in Livingston but there “wasn’t anything ongoing.”

Police said access had been gained to the property with nothing believed to have been taken.

A report of four people seen acting suspiciously in a vehicle parked in a nearby bus stop on the A705 between the Mill and Toll roundabouts between 10pm and 11pm was reported to officers.

The force are urging anyone with information on that vehicle or the occupants of it to come forward.

Detective Constable Craig Drummond, West Calder Police Station, said: “It’s important we find out more about this vehicle to help track its movements and identify the occupants.

“We know it was parked in a bus stop on the A705 around the time and I’d urge anyone who was on that road around 10pm on Thursday, April 25 to think back.

“Did you see the vehicle?

“Perhaps you saw people in the area acting suspiciously?

“Do you have dashcam footage which may have captured something?

“Please come forward with any information as it may prove vital to our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting 3800 of April 25.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.