Police are on the hunt for a man who caused serious damage after an attempted a break-in at a Linlithgow pharmacy.
A glass panel on the storefront was smashed during the incident, and police say there has been "considerable damage and disruption to the pharmacy’s services" as a result of the crime.
The attempted robbery occurred at about 11.30pm on Wednesday.
As reported by the Daily Record, West Lothian Police released a statement that read: "Officers are checking any relevant CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information.
"Following the incident, he ran off in the direction of St Ninian’s Road."
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The suspect has been described as white, about 6ft tall and as having a broad beard and a fair or ginger stubble.
He was said to be wearing a light grey hoodie and light grey bottoms.
Detective Constable Rachel Royan said: “Members of the local community have been severely impacted due to this crime.
"The pharmacy has been unable to provide its normal service due to the damage that’s been done.
"I am appealing to anyone who has information about this incident to contact us. If you have a dash cam device, please check it as it may have captured an image which could assist our investigation.
"Any small piece of information could prove significant, so please pass it on.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3975 of 23 June.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.
