Hunt for suspect after van stolen while driver was making deliveries

Police are hunting for a suspect after a van was stolen while the driver was making deliveries in Shotts.

A white Vauxhall Vivaro was stolen from Hillhouseridge Road around 1.15pm on Thursday and later recovered nearby, with its contents missing.

Officers say enquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible.

A man was seen in the area around the time of the theft. He is described as white and was wearing black clothing, including a hooded top.

Detective Constable Alison Geal said: “We’re conducting extensive enquiries into this incident and officers are working their way through CCTV to identify the suspect.

“I’d ask anyone with information, or anyone who saw someone acting suspiciously in the area around the time, to get in touch with us.

“If you have private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, please also review this and bring anything which may assist the investigation to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1329 of November 20.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.