Detectives at Livingston are appealing for information after a break-in and theft from Dobbies Garden Centre in Uphall on Monday, 24 June, 2024.

Around 11.20pm, two people broke into the store and stole a quantity of alcohol from within. They left on foot and were last seen heading in the direction of the A899.

The first suspect is a man who is described as around 6ft in height and of slim build. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and carrying a Co-op bag for life.

The second suspect is of slight build and wearing black clothing.

Detective Sergeant Lynn Myles said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish more details on this crime and the two people responsible. We would appeal to anyone with information to contact us.

“We are studying CCTV from in and around the local area and we would ask anyone with personal footage or drivers in this area late on Monday night to check their footage and get in touch if it holds anything relevant.

“Anyone with any detail is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0055 of 25 June. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 1111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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.