Lorry worth £30,000 is stolen in raid

May 21 2009 by Marjorie Kerr, West Lothian Courier

A LORRY valued at £30,000 was stolen during a raid on a business in Livingston earlier this week.

Sometime between 7pm on Monday and 8.30am the next day, the white MAN Truck with cherry picker was stolen from Napier Square, Houston Industrial Estate.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is requested to contact Livingston Police Station on 01506 431200, or should contact Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Police are also investigating after two homes were broken into in Livingston, in what they believe could be linked incidents.

In the first break-in, sometime between 8am and 5pm on Tuesday, the conservatory door of a house in Crathes Gardens, Murieston, was forced open and entry gained to the house.

However, an alarm disturbed the culprits who ran off.

Cops are keen to speak to two men seen in the area at the time of the break-in.

They are described as being about 40 years, one with dark hair, one of whom was carrying a toolbox.

In the second break-in, a house in Murieston Wood was broken into.

The rear kitchen window was forced open and thieves searched the house before escaping with £55 in cash.

Witnesses to either incident or anyone with information on it should contact Livingston Police Station on 01506 431200 or contact Crimestoppers.