West Lothian petrol station staff threatened with bladed weapon and cash stolen during armed robbery
West Lothian petrol station staff were threatened with a bladed weapon and a three-figures sum of cash was stolen in an armed robbery yesterday morning.
At around 5.50am on Wednesday, February 18, a man entered the Esso petrol station on Baillie Street in Whitburn and threatened a staff member with a bladed weapon, before making off with a three-figure sum of cash.
The male staff member was not injured during the incident. The suspect is described as white, of slim build and was wearing blue joggers, a blue and orange jacket and trainers.
Detective Constable Chris Watson said: “This was a frightening incident for the staff member involved, and it is vital we trace the man responsible.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw a man of that description, or knows who it may be, to contact officers.
“I’d also appeal to those in the area who have dash-cam footage or private CCTV to review this to see if it has captured anything of significance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0444 of 18 February, 2026. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.