Police search for masked Linlithgow thief who tried to steal vehicle before swiping cigarettes and alcohol
The incident took place at a premises on Falkirk Road on Tuesday evening (September 1).
Police are searching for a thief who attempted to steal a vehicle before taking off with cigarettes and alcohol from a business in Linlithgow.
The incident took place at a premises on Falkirk Road at around 11.25pm on Tuesday, September 1.
The male suspect entered the business and demanded the keys to a vehicle.
Despite not succeeding in obtaining the keys, he still attempted and failed to break into the vehicle.
He then re-entered the premises and swiped cigarettes and alcohol.
The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall, and of medium build.
He was wearing a white face covering at the time of the attempted robbery and theft, as well as a black zipped hoodie, and black Nike trainers with orange around the lace area. He also carried a large, black rucksack.
Police Scotland are now appealing for information to help track down the thief.
Detective Constable Matt Morran said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.
“We’d also ask anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage which could assist our enquiries to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3853 of Tuesday, 1 September, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”