Police release images to help solve West Lothian robbery where three-figure sum was taken

Police in West Lothian have released images as part of their ongoing investigations into the robbery at a U-Save Store in Thymeback where a three figure sum of money was stolen.

The police believe that the man in the images has information that can assist them with their inquiries regarding the incident, which took place on Monday, April 20.

The man is described as around 5 feet and 10 inches tall, around 18 to 22 years old, medium build with a local accent, wearing a black hooded Nike top with white writing and drawstrings, with black tracksuit bottoms that have a white Puma motif on the left upper thought and was last seen in the grounds of Inveralmond High School.

Detective Constable Jordan Rintoul from Livingston CID said: "Thankfully, no one was uninjured during this incident however a shopkeeper was left considerably shaken.

"The person in the CCTV footage is of interest to our enquiries and anyone recognises their clothing, or who has information which may be relevant to this investigation, is asked to contact us or Crimestoppers immediately."

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident 2662 of April 20, 2020, or can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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