Three people from Helensburgh are to appear in court after various alleged theft crimes.

Two men, aged 29 and 45, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested and are due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Friday, July 19.

Police say the trio are to appear in connection with allegations of theft by shoplifting and of stealing a charity tin from a cafe.

A spokesperson from Police Scotland Argyll and West Dunbartonshire said: "After great work from our local policing teams, two males, aged 29 and 45, and a female, aged 31, from Helensburgh have been arrested and will appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court today in relation to a variety of acquisitive crimes in Helensburgh yesterday.

"Local policing is committed to supporting local businesses in reducing the impact of acquisitive crime.

"If you are a local business owner and feel you would benefit from crime prevention advice, please contact our preventions team at Dumbarton police station via 101 or call in to Helensburgh station and we can make those arrangements for you."