Google MapsPolice are hunting a masked man who left a shop keeper distressed following an attempted robbery in West Lothian.
The incident happened around 1.45pm on Saturday afternoon when a man entered the premises on Glasgow Road in Bathgate.
The man, described as white, around 25 years of age and around 5ft 6in, threatened the shop owner and demanded money, before making off in direction of Millburn Road.
No one was injured in the incident.
The suspect is described as wearing a black jacket, black cargo trousers, a black balaclava and white trainers at the time of the incident.
Detective Constable Lynn Myles said: “Fortunately no one was injured and nothing was taken. However, the shop owner was left distressed by what happened and we need to trace the man responsible.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are asking the public to check any private CCTV that they have and get in touch if shows anything that could assist us.
“We are also asking people who were driving in the area and surrounding streets to look at any dash-cam they have to see if they have captured something that could help.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1886 of Saturday, July 19, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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