Renfrewshire van owners warned following 'break-ins' on nine streets overnight

Police Scotland has said that 'extensive enquiries' are now underway to find those responsible.
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Van owners have been urged to 'stay vigilant' after work vehicles on nine East Renfrewshire streets were targeted overnight.

Officers were alerted to 'break-ins and thefts' on nine streets between Wednesday and Thursday, September 12. It is understood that multiple locations, including Park Crescent, Gilmour Street, Woodside Drive, Floors Road, Craighlaw Avenue and Kirkton Drive in Eaglesham, as well as Morven Drive, Viaduct Road and Eaglesham Road in Clarkston were targeted.

Police Scotland has said that 'extensive enquiries' are now underway to find those responsible. They have asked anyone who can assist with their enquiries to contact them.

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Inspector Brian Eaglesham, of Giffnock Police Station, said: "These incidents are believed to be linked and extensive enquiries are ongoing. I would would ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, or has any information which may assist our enquiries, to come forward.

“If you have any CCTV, doorbell footage, or dashcam recordings that could assist our investigation, please get in touch. Additionally, I would also urge van owners to stay vigilant with vehicle security and ensure valuables are removed to discourage opportunistic thefts.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0486 of 12 September. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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