Police in West Lothian have launched an appeal after multiple thefts in the area appear to be linked to two individuals.
The two incidents occurred in Armadale and Harthill, in Livingston, on Tuesday, June 14.
Officers say that around 2:30am on Tuesday morning, two men were seen in the driveway of a house on Old Golf Course Road, Armadale, after gaining entry to the rear of the property.
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The householder confronted the men after they took off with keys and personal effects. It is be lived that they ran off towards the entrance of Old Golf Course Road.
The second incident took place around 3:30am on Tuesday morning, where the suspects gained access to a house in Polkemmet Drive, Harthill.
The householders then discovered that a handbag and keys were stolen from the house. The suspects made off without the vehicle.
Detective Sergeant Cairney of Livingston Police Station said: “We believe that the same two men are responsible for these two incidents and our enquiries are continuing to trace them.
“They were both wearing dark-coloured clothing and hooded jackets. One of the men had a reflective strip on his trousers. We believe they were using a dark-coloured car.
“I would ask anyone who lives in and around these areas to get in contact with police if they saw anyone acting suspiciously or a suspicious vehicle. If anyone has personal footage that may help our investigation, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact 101 with reference number 0262 of 14 June. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
