Boy's electric bike stolen in Broxburn attack by men who drove off in white van
The youth was riding his electric bike with a friend when they were approached by two men who left the scene in a white van
Police have issued an appeal after 14-year-old boy had his electric bike stolen in a shocking attack involving two men in Broxburn.
The youth was riding his electric bike with a friend at around 8pm on Tuesday, May 5, in Greendykes Road when a white van with two men inside pulled up alongside them.
One of the men got out of the van and assaulted the youth and took his electric Talaira Sting Mx4 bike. He got back in the van, and it took off in an unknown direction.
It’s understood the youth was not injured as a result of the assault.
Detective Constable Graeme Comrie said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident to come forward.
“As part of our investigations, we will be reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries.
“Please come forward if you have private CCTV or dash-cam footage you may have captured something that can assist our enquiries.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2811 of Tuesday, 5 May, 2026.”