THREE teenagers have been charged by police after being spotted in Rhu Marina by suspicious security guards.

Security observed the youths in the boatyard at around 6pm on Saturday, January 26 allegedly looking into boats and using a ladder to access the decks.

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Police were called and arrested two of the suspects – a 14 and 15-year-old female - nearby who were seen running from the yard.

A further 15-year-old male was later identified.

All three have been charged with being within the yard with the intention of committing theft and will be reported to the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration for the alleged offences.