Tools stolen after thieves target farm

Jun 25 2009 by Marjorie Kerr, West Lothian Courier

FARM buildings were robbed of thousands of pounds of goods during a break-in last week.

The theft at Hatton House Farm in Kirknewton, took place sometime between 9pm on Thursday and midnight on Friday, and a quantity of tools worth around £2000 was stolen.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information on it should contact Broxburn Police Station on 01506 852121, or contact Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Electronic equipment was the target for thieves during a break in at a Livingston office.

Between 3.30pm on Sunday, June 21, and 8.30am the next day, the offices at Grampian Square, were broken into, and computers and mobile phones were stolen.

Witnesses should contact Livingston Police Station on 01506 431200 or Crimestoppers

Would-be thieves broke into a school in Livingston earlier this week.

About 3.30am on Tuesday, Williamston Primary School, in Murieston, was broken into and offices were entered.

However, police say it’s not known if anything has been stolen during the incident.

Information on the incident should be passed on to Livingston Police on 01506 431200.