West Lothian crime: BMW, Skoda and cash stolen in garage break-in

Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Linlithgow.

A silver BMW X Drive M Sport and a blue Skoda Octavia were taken, along with tools and a three-figure sum of cash, during the incident, which happened around 2.15am on Friday, 20 February, 2026, at a garage on Avonmill Road.

Police said three men were seen in the area at the time of the incident. One was wearing dark clothing with a hood up. Another was wearing a light-coloured top.

Police Scotland asked anyone with dash-cam footage, or private CCTV, that could assist in the investigation to come forward.

A BMW, Skoda and cash was stolen in the garage break-inplaceholder image
A BMW, Skoda and cash was stolen in the garage break-in

Detective Constable Graeme Rogers said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with information to contact us.

“We’d also ask anyone with dash-cam footage or private CCTV that could assist our enquiries to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0224 of Friday, 20 February, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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