Hunt for two people 'dressed in dark clothing' after garden centre break-in

Officers were alerted to the incident in Uphall around 11.20pm on Monday.

Hunt for two people ‘dressed in dark clothing’ after break-in at Dobbies Garden Centre Livingston — Police said two people broke into the store and stole a quantity of alcohol from within. Google Maps

Beth Franklin

27th Jun 2024

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A hunt for two men “dressed in dark clothing” has been launched after a break-in at a garden centre in Livingston.

Officers were alerted to the incident in Uphall around 11.20pm on Monday.

Police said two people broke into the store and stole a quantity of alcohol from within.

The suspects left on foot and were last seen heading in the direction of the A899.

Police described the first suspect as a man around 6ft in height and of slim build.

He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and carrying a Co-op bag for life, they added that the second suspect is of slight build and wearing black clothing.

The force is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Detective sergeant Lynn Myles said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish more details on this crime and the two people responsible. We would appeal to anyone with information to contact us.

“We are studying CCTV from in and around the local area and we would ask anyone with personal footage or drivers in this area late on Monday night to check their footage and get in touch if it holds anything relevant.

“Anyone with any detail is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0055 of 25 June. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 1111, where anonymity can be maintained.”