A CAR stolen from outside a house in the early hours of this morning was spotted being driven dangerously at Newcraighall roundabout a short while later.

Police said the driver raced off on the A1 after they spotted the stolen vehicle at the roundabout shortly after receiving reports of its theft.

They said the red Ford Fiesta was stolen along with a white Audi S4 Quattro following a break-in at a house in Linlithgow, West Lothian around 2am.

Residents woke to discover they had been broken into and their cars were gone.

Police said sighting of both vehicles were quickly reported with the Fiesta at Newcraighall and the Audi at Cameron Toll, Edinburgh.

They said both vehicle drivers "made off from officers" and appealed for witnesses.

PC Craig Leckie of the Community Investigation Unit at West Calder Police Station said: "This was extremely distressing for the occupants who awoke in the night to discover their home had been broken into and their vehicles had been stolen.

"The cars were seen driving dangerously and at speed a considerable distance away only 30 minutes later - the Audi, registration KJ17HWU at Cameron Toll in Edinburgh, and the Fiesta, registration SN16XVD at the Newcraighall roundabout on the A1.

"This is reckless behaviour which has put other road users at risk and we need to apprehend those responsible as soon as possible, so I would urge anyone who has seen these vehicles or knows where they are to contact police immediately.

"Likewise, anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in Linlithgow in the early hours should also call the Community Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference 187 of Wednesday, April 18, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."