Dog owners are being warned to remain vigilant after a man pretending to be an SSPCA officer arrived at a house in West Lothian.
The bogus caller attended at an address in Dunn Street, Broxburn, on Monday, July 5, where they took an ‘interest’ in pets at the property.
Police say no animals were stolen as a result of the incident but they are keen to trace the man who was wearing a dark-coloured jumper with the charity’s logo on it.
He is described as being white, with dark hair, around 5ft 8in tall, in his 30s and spoke with a local accent.
The suspect was wearing glasses with dark trousers and boots at the time.
A Police Scotland statement said: “West Lothian Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious incident in Broxburn on 05/07/2021.
“A male professing to be an SSPCA Officer attended at an address at Dunn Street, Broxburn, and appeared to take an interest in dogs at a property in the street.
“No dogs were stolen as a result of this incident, however we are urging communities to be mindful and vigilant.
“The male is described as white, 5’8” tall, in his 30’s, local accent, wearing glasses, dark hair and was wearing a navy or black jumper with the SSPCA logo, dark trousers and boots.
“If you have any information that could assist in identifying the male please phone 101 quoting incident: 1346 05/07/2021.
“Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous please contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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