Police are appealing for witnesses after a housebreaking at an address in Joseph Cumming Gardens, Broxburn which occurred between 6.15pm and 7.15pm on Sunday.
The suspects for this incident are believed to have arrived in a white Audi hatchback car, which they parked at the dead end of Holmes Road and between Badger Park and Joseph Cumming Gardens.
The suspects were disturbed when the householder returned home. They made their escape in the white car.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who was in the area and who may have seen the white hatchback car or anyone acting in a suspicious manner, to please get in touch.
Constable Julias Nyamakanga of the Community Investigation Unit at Bathgate said: “There may have been a number of dog walkers who walked past the white car when it was parked and we are keen to hear from them.
“Additionally anyone who has seen this car in Holmes Road is asked to come forward.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.