A West Lothian woman has been left “shaken” after teenagers crept up behind her as she walked along a footpath before stealing her handbag in a terrifying evening incident.
The 23-year-old was approached from behind by the pair between Laburnum Road and Briar Gardens in Whitburn shortly after 7:15pm on Monday. The callous duo took the woman’s handbag, which contained her mobile phone and other personal items, before leaving the scene.
The petrified victim rushed home before reporting the incident to police, who have since launched an appeal to trace those responsible. Both suspects are thought to be around 18-years-old and wearing dark clothing at the time of the attack.
