Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in which took place just before midnight on Wednesday 25th July at a businesses in the Deans Industrial Estate on Caputhall Road, Livingston.
45 laptops worth over £31,000 were stolen and enquiries are ongoing to trace the devices and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Detective Constable Jason Beck from Livingston CID said: “Given the large number of laptops stolen, we believe a vehicle had to be parked nearby, possibly on the hard shoulder area of the M8 and would urge anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious vehicles or people in this area contact during the late evening of Wednesday 25th July, or early hours of Thursday 26th July, to contact police immediately.
“In addition, any motorists travelling westbound during this time, who may have dash-cam footage that can assist with our inquiries should also get in touch.
“We would also urge members of the public who are approached by anyone trying to sell on a laptop, or number of laptops, without documentation of ownership, to refuse and report the matter to us.”
Those with information can contact Livingston CID via 101 and quote incident number 2905 of the 27th July. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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