Police are following a positive lead in relation to a thief who has stolen a range of gardening equipment from a property in Skelmorlie.

Various tools were stolen including chisels, an electric router, hammers, garden spades and head shears.

The thefts, which have been taking place at Skelmorlie Castle Road over recent months, have been investigated by police.

Inspector Brian Skimming said: "We are following a positive line of enquiry after various garden items have been stolen over a number of months, going back a year or so, when properties have been unoccupied."

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