Spate of vehicle thefts across the Lothians may be linked
A spate of vehicle thefts across the Lothians this month are believed to be linked.
On Friday, February 6, at around 12.50am, a grey Isuzu pick-up truck was stolen from outside a farm near Carlops Road, Penicuik. Three men were seen in the area at the time wearing dark clothing.
Between Saturday, February 7 and Tuesday February 10, a grey Polaris with registration ST20 LGY was stolen from outside a farm near the B718 between Armadale and Blackridge.
At 2.30am on Sunday, February 8, a flatbed trailer was stolen from outside a property on Cricketfield Place, Armadale. A grey Isuzu truck was seen in the area at the time.
Just before 10pm on Tuesday, February 17, an all-terrain vehicle, large trailer and small trailer were stolen from outside a hotel on Starlaw Road, Bathgate. Three men were seen in the area at the time wearing dark clothing. The all-terrain vehicle and smaller trailer have since been recovered.
Officers are now appealing for information following the vehicle thefts.
Constable Callum Jackson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would ask anyone who was in these areas at these times who saw anything suspicious to get in touch. Similarly, anyone living locally with private CCTV or dash-cam footage which may have captured the thefts should contact us.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0492 of 8th of February 2026.