Appeal following car thefts in West Lothian
Officers are appealing for information following a number of car thefts in West Lothian which are believed to be linked.
Around 12.50am on Friday, 6 February, a grey Isuzu pick-up truck was stolen from outside a farm near Carlops Road, Penicuik. Three men were seen in the area at the time wearing dark clothing.
Between Saturday, 7 February, and Tuesday, 10 February, a grey Polaris with registration ST20 LGY was stolen from outside a farm near the B718 between Armadale and Blackridge.
At 2.30am on Sunday, 8 February, a flatbed trailer was stolen from outside a property on Cricketfield Place, Armadale. A grey Isuzu truck was seen in the area at the time.
Just before 10pm on Tuesday, 17 February, an all-terrain vehicle, large trailer and small trailer were stolen from outside a hotel on Starlaw Road, Bathgate.
Three men were seen in the area at the time wearing dark clothing. The all-terrain vehicle and smaller trailer have since been recovered.
Constable Callum Jackson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would ask anyone who was in these areas at these times who saw anything suspicious to get in touch.
“Similarly, anyone living locally with private CCTV or dash-cam footage which may have captured the thefts should contact us.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0492 of 8th of February 2026.