Police appeal for information after two cars are stolen in Linlithgow

In the early hours of Wednesday, January 18, a red Mazda CX 3 (reg. SN69 FMF) was stolen from outside a property in Kettilstoun Mains.

Enquiries so far have established that the Mazda was taken at around 12.35am.

The car was later seen by police in the High Street and was pursued by officers eastbound through Winchburgh, where it failed to stop.

A suspect wearing dark clothing, a mask and gloves is sought by police in connection with both incidents.

A black Seat Ibiza (reg. SK71 AXG) was also stolen from outside a property in The Maltings between 11.30pm and 4.30am.

Detective Sergeant Keith Sinclair, of Livingston CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish if these two thefts are connected.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in Linlithgow in the early hours of Wednesday who may have witnessed something.

“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has seen the two cars described in the West Lothian area since the early hours of January 18. Also, anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area around the time of the incidents is urged to contact police as you may have captured footage that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 0072 of January 18 for the Mazda, and incident 0317 of January 18 for the Seat. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.