Homeowners came home to find burglars raiding their property

Residents were left terrified when they came home to find three burglars ransacking their home.

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police are now appealing for help finding the men who broke into the home in the Inchcross Park area of Bathgate on Wednesday.

The occupiers of the property returned home and found three men had forced their way in.

The suspects fled but managed to take a number of items, including cash and jewellery in the raid.

They were seen driving off from the area in a red Ford Fiesta vehicle.

Constable Shaun Conway from West Lothian’s Community Investigation Unit said: “This was a frightening experience for the homeowners who returned to the property to find three intruders inside.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour, or who witnessed the red vehicle in the area on Wednesday evening, to come forward and contact officers.

“Equally anyone with information that can help trace those responsible is asked to get in touch.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4121 of 9 May, or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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