Post office thieves fail in bid to raid safe

BUNGLING thieves forced entry to a post office outside Broxburn and attempted - unsuccessfully - to steal a safe before speeding off in their BMW.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jun 2018, 09:46 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2018, 09:51 BST

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The late night raiders targeted the post office in Dechmont. Picture: Google Street ViewThe late night raiders targeted the post office in Dechmont. Picture: Google Street View
The late night raiders targeted the post office in Dechmont. Picture: Google Street View

The incident happened around 1:25am yesterday at the Post Office in Main Street, Dechmont.

Two men were seen to exit a blue BMW car and force entry to the building before attempting to steal a safe from within.

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Their attempt was unsuccessful and they got back into the vehicle, driven by a third man, and drove off west along Main Street before being lost to sight.

Inquiries are ongoing to trace these individuals and anyone with information are asked to come forward.

The two suspects who exited the car are described only as wearing jackets, tracksuit bottoms, trainers and some sort of garment obscuring their faces.

Detective Constable Kenny Alexander from Livingston CID said: “At this time we do not have a detailed description of the suspects, but know that they were in a relatively new model blue BMW, and so we would urge anyone who has seen this vehicle and its occupants to contact police immediately.

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“In addition, anyone with any further information relating to this break-in should also get in touch.”

Those with information can contact Livingston CID via 101 and quote incident number 248 of the 31st May. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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