Thieves steal cash and rare collectable items from Lothian business

Officers have appealed for help from the public.

Thieves in West Lothian have targeted a tattoo studio in Broxburn, stealing cash, rare collectable figurines, as well as games consoles, computers, and specialist equipment.

Officers said Saints Tattoo Studio in McLeod Street was targeted between 2am and 4am on Tuesday, June 16, and appealed to the public to help trace a man believed to be involved.

He is white, slim, and has a dark beard. On the night in question he was wearing dark clothing and a hood.

Thieves in West Lothian have targeted a tattoo studio in Broxburn, stealing cash, rare collectable figurines, as well as games consoles, computers, and specialist equipment.

Detective Constable Peter Baxter, of Livingston CID, said: “At a difficult time for small businesses the owner of this studio has lost a substantial amount of equipment vital to her livelihood as well as a sum of cash.”

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of this break-in and seen something suspicious to get in touch. In particular, we are keen to speak to a man walking his dog on the nearby canal path off Greendykes Road in Broxburn.”

“We are also keen to make contact with any drivers who were in the area, including Fergusson Road, McLeod Street and Greendykes Road, and may have dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation."

"Additionally, I would also like to highlight the potential dangers to public well-being should the specialist tattoo equipment be used by anyone who is not experienced in doing so."

“Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1203, of Tuesday, 16 June, 2020, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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