West Lothian homeowner chases off gang trying to break in to house

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A shocked householder chased away three way men who had smashed a window to try and break in.Detectives in Livingston are appealing for information after an attempted break-in to a house in Farm Place, Livingston on Wednesday, March 20.Around 6.15pm, three men entered the rear garden of the property and smashed a window.

They made off a short time later after they were approached by the householder. They were last seen heading in the direction of Appleton Parkway.The three suspects are described as between 5ft 7ins to 5ft 9ins in height and aged in their late teens to early twenties.

They were wearing black clothing, baseball caps and had their faces covered.Detective Sergeant Keith Sinclair said: “We are working to identify those responsible and I would appeal for any information that will assist our investigation.“If you were in the area of Farm Place on Wednesday evening around the time of the break-in and saw anyone acting suspiciously, or have any information that may help our enquiries, please contact us.“I would also urge any drivers in the area with dash-cam to check their footage and get in touch if they hold any detail that may help us.“Please contact 101 quoting reference number 2562 of 20 March.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.” Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.