Car stolen from Edinburgh found abandoned after crashing’

A vehicle that was stolen from the Bartongate Terrace area of Edinburgh was discovered abandoned after crashing into two pedestrians, as police launch an appeal for witnesses.

After colliding with two pedestrians, a stolen automobile from Edinburgh was located abandoned near Kilmarnock.

After the incident, a man and a woman were rushed to Crosshouse Hospital. Police are now looking for witnesses. The incident occurred around 9.50 p.m. on December 17.

The vehicle, a grey Toyota Hilux, left the scene of the crash and was found empty on Bridgehousehill Road. It was stolen from the Bartongate Terrace area of the capital in November.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Kilmarnock are appealing for information after two pedestrians – a man and a woman – were injured in a crash with a car.

“The incident took place on Lainshaw Avenue, around 9.50pm on Sunday, 17 December, 2023. The car, a grey Toyota Hilux, left the scene and was later recovered abandoned on Bridgehousehill Road.

“It was established that the car had been stolen from the Bartongate Terrace area of Edinburgh last month.”

Detective Sergeant Barry Gibson said: “Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“If you believe you can assist our enquiries, or you were in the Lainshaw Avenue area on Sunday night and witnessed anything suspicious, please call police.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting incident 3619 of December 17.

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