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Sian Traynor

West Lothian pensioner's home targeted by thieves in broad daylight

A West Lothian pensioner's home was targeted by thieves last week after a number of watches were stolen.

Police in the area have launched an appeal for information after the property was broken into in Broxburn on Thursday (March 17.)

According to officers, the 77-year-old had been out of their home on East Main Street when the house was targeted in broad daylight.

Arriving between 10.30am and 12.30pm, police are now hoping to trace a vehicle that was spotted in the area 'distributing leaflets" at a similar time.

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Detective Constable David McDougall said: “We have been carrying out enquiries in the area and studying CCTV footage from in and around the local area to gather more information.

"There was a black BMW 1 Series Coupe seen driving around the area at the time and we are keen to trace the four men in the car.

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"The occupants of the vehicle were also seen delivering leaflets in East Main Street, Broxburn and asking residents if they needed their roofs repaired. If anyone saw this car or these men in the area on Thursday, please get in touch."

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation should contact Livingston Police Office through 101, quoting reference number 1736 of 17 March. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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