Two men charged with housebreaking

West Lothian police confirmed on Monday that two men, aged 27 and 17, have been arrested and charged in connection with housebreaking in Linlithgow.

The incident took place at a property in Avalon Gardens around 3.20am on Sunday, 3 October, 2021 when two cars were stolen.

Detective Inspector Brian Manchester, of Livingston CID, said: “An orange BMW M4 has been recovered as part of our investigation, however, a white Mini One is still to be traced.

“Enquiries are currently ongoing and I would ask that anyone with any information surrounding this incident get in contact with police.

“Officers can be contacted on 101, quoting incident number 1024 of 3 October.”

The men are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday.