TWO dogs that were snatched from a garden have died after being hit by a car.
Two lurchers and seven Shih Tzu puppies were stolen from the garden of a house in Glendevon Park, Winchburgh on Wednesday.
Now the lurchers have died after being hit by a Honda Civic, around 10.10pm near Tippet Knowe Road.
One died on impact and the other had to be put down by a vet, with the owner's permission.
The Shih Tzu puppies, worth £650, are still missing and police have warned people from buying them if they are offered.
PC John Jackson said: "At this time, we believe the Lurchers may have been left to roam and as a consequence their owners have very sadly lost their dogs.
"We are still appealing for anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of the seven Shih Tzu puppies to come forward, so we can reunite them with their mum and rightful owners.
"The Shih Tzu puppies are worth around £650 each and if you are offered a puppy matching this description, which seems disproportionately cheap and the mother is unavailable to view, please get in touch."
Anyone with information should contact 101.
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