A SAFE has been stolen from a shop in Luss after thieves broke into the property.

The General Store, in the village's Pier Road, was targeted in the early hours of Wednesday, February 20.

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The owner of the store was informed of an alarm activation at the location and upon attending the scene a member of staff observed a window ajar.

Police were then contacted and confirmed that the perpetrators had gained entry and stolen a safe, with its contents still to be confirmed.

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A number of items have been seized by officers and a forensic examination has been completed.

Helensburgh police say they are following a positive line of enquiry to detect the suspects and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen persons or a vehicle in the area at the time.