Four arrests made following Renfrewshire car theft operation
On Friday, 27 November, 2020, officers from Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division’s Serious and Organised Crime Team were assisted by colleagues from Greater Glasgow and Ayrshire Division as part of an ongoing investigation into car thefts.
As a result of the operation, four men aged 34, 37, 39 and 41 years were arrested and charged in the Barrhead, Irvine, Paisley and Johnstone areas on Friday, 27 November, in connection with car theft and related offences. The four men are due before Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday, 30 November.
Detective Inspector Robert Bowie, based at Paisley Police Office said today: “Our investigation is continuing into a number of car thefts and attempted car thefts that took place throughout the west of Scotland from December 2019 and June 2020.
“We are committed to tackling crimes that affect those living in our local communities, and we will use every resource available to ensure we trace the people responsible.
“If anyone has any concerns regarding criminal activity in their area, please contact your local police station through 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
