A car has been stolen from a property in Renfrew after thieves pounced in the early hours of this morning.

A silver Seat Leon was taken at about 3.30am when crooks stole keys from a house in Dakota Way.

It's the second reported car theft in Renfrew in less than a week.

Police say the householder was disturbed by the noise of a barking dog before discovering the keys from the back door were missing, along with car keys which were attached to the same keyring.

It's understood the keys had been removed as the window beside the door had been left open.

Police at Johnstone are reminding members of the public to ensure keys are securely kept out of view and windows are closed.

Car thieves also made off with a 'Y' registration plate dark blue Vauxhall Frontera jeep at around 4.35pm on Friday, February 5.

It was stolen from a residential carpark in Rannoch Drive by a man who activated the car alarm during the theft.

If anyone has information on either crime they should contact Johnstone Police on 101 or report anonymously via crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.