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Police are on the hunt for vandals who trashed a woman's car in West Lothian, smashing both of the front seat car windows and leaving a large crack in the windscreen.

The incident took place sometime in the early hours of Wednesday 16 October, on Ochilview Square in Armadale.

The vehicle's owner, Angela Marshall, took to social media to appeal for information.

She said: "So this happened last night, possibly between 12 and 2am, my alarm going off must have scared them away because they so kindly left their hammer behind.

"If anyone in the Ochilview area seen or heard anything or have CCTV please get in touch, thanks."

Reacting to the post, one person said: "Just seen a post about someone's car being stolen in Armadale last night too."

Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Angela explained that she has learnt the damage will cost her hundreds to fix.

Officers say enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Wednesday, 16 October, 2019, Police Scotland received a report of the front window of a car, which was parked on Ochilview Square, Armadale, having been smashed.

"Officers attended and have been in contact with the owner. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are treating this as vandalism."

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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