Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in West Lothian.
Around 3.15am on Monday, 27 July, 2026, a 50-year-old man was walking on a footpath between Bog Road and Dean Street in Whitburn when he was approached by a man and threatened with a knife.
He was not injured but left extremely shaken.
A wallet containing a three-figure sum of cash and personal items was taken from him.
The suspect left in the direction of Bog Road.
Detective Constable Graeme Rogers said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim, and it is vital we trace the man responsible.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw a man acting suspiciously, or knows who it may be, to contact officers.
“I’d also appeal to those in the area who have dash-cam footage or private CCTV to review this to see if it has captured anything of significance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0412 of 27 July, 2026. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
