Appeal after vans stolen from yard in Whitburn

Author: Liv ThomsonPublished 6th Jan 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after three vans were stolen from a yard in Whitburn.

Three flatbed Ford Transit vans were taken from a compound at Blaeberry Cemetery after entry was gained to the site on Blaeberry Road around 10.25pm on Friday, 2 January, 2026.

Two of the vans have since been recovered nearby but one remains outstanding.

This vehicle is described as being a white Ford Transit 350 Leader ECO Tipper, registration BJ73 ORT.

It is believed the vehicle may have been driven on the B718 Harthill Road a short time after the theft near to the crossroads of Harthill Road and Blairmuckhill Road.

Detective Constable Lee Manderson said: ā€œWe would be keen to speak to anyone who believes they may have seen any of the stolen vehicles being driven in the area late on the evening of Friday, 2 January.

ā€œOne of the vehicles remains outstanding and we would urge anyone who thinks they may have seen it to get in touch.

ā€œWe would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area.

ā€œAnyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 0698 of 3 January, 2026, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.ā€

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