Thieves use heavy machinery in ATM theft attempt at West Lothian Scotmid
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Early morning ram-raid sees cash machine targeted
A Scotmid in West Lothian has been forced to close following a failed ram-raid attempt on a cash machine outside the shop.
Police said they were made aware of the incident, which occurred around 2am on Sunday at a Scotmid store in Polbeth Road, Polbeth.
Images from the scene show a large green telehandler had been driven at the wall of the store leaving a path of destruction. The early morning raid was unsuccessful.
Police said enquiries are ongoing and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing into the attempted theft of an ATM from shop on Polbeth Road, Polbeth, West Lothian, around 2am on Sunday, 27 September, 2026.
“Anyone with information should contact 101, quoting incident number 0393 of 27 September.”