Nearly £6,000 worth of tools have been stolen after a spate of thefts in Dreghorn over the weekend.

Property was stolen from three vehicles after they were broken into overnight between Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26. A VW van was entered whilst parked on Marble Avenue, with the perpetrator making off with power tools.

A Ford Transit van was broken in to whilst parked in Iona Court and again, a number of power tools were taken, and a further Ford Transit was also targeted whilst parked on Stroma Court. This time a chainsaw was stolen.

A further incident involving the attempted theft of a catalytic converter from a Honda motor vehicle has also been reported to the rear of Bute Court, again in Dreghorn, during the early hours of June 26. 

Police in Irvine are encouraging vehicle owners to review their security and are appealing for information on the incidents.

PI Dolan, Locality Policing Inspector, said: “We are today reminding vehicle owners to remove all valuables from their vehicle, to ensure their vehicles are secure and are appealing to the community to report any suspicious activity to Police immediately.

“Nearly £6,000 worth of tools have been stolen in these incidents - this will undoubtedly have a detrimental effect on the victim's ability to work and earn a living.

“We are committed to working with the community to tackle crime in the area and would appeal to anyone with any information on these incidents or indeed anyone who may have been offered tools for sale recently to make contact with us.”

Police Scotland can be contacted on 101 (in an emergency dial 999). Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.