West Lothian police launch major manhunt as vehicle nicked from home overnight
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Officers are appealing for information after a vehicle was allegedly nicked from a home overnight.
Around 3.20am on Thursday May 8 a white Cupra Leon, with registration mark DA72 NWL was stolen from Byrehope Road, Uphall.
Police have carried out inquiries and it's understood the car was seen on the A89 eastbound around 3.35am, then travelling on the A722 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh around 4am.
Detective Sergeant John Irvine of CID said: 'Over the last week, we have recovered 8 stolen vehicles in the West Lothian area.
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'We require the help of the public to establish who has been involved in the thefts of these vehicles.
'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0387 of Thursday, 8 May, 2025.'
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