HUNDREDS of pounds worth of items were stolen after a house was ransacked in Johnstone.

The break in took place in Collier Street on Saturday, April 8 from 1.30pm to 6.30pm.

After managing to force through the patio door, the thief made away with the valuables.

Among the items taken were cash, foreign currency and jewellery.

Police are asking that anyone with further information call them on 101.

Alternatively information can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.