The criminals pounced some time between Thursday night, September 24, and the following Friday morning.

A Ford Transit van was broken into in Queens Drive, Bishopton and a quantity of tools stolen.

In the same night, a further van was broken into in Holmes Crescent, Erskine the same night and a CD player and quantity of tools stolen.

A few days later a further two work vans were broken into overnight between Tuesday September 29 and Wednesday, September 30, in Bridge of Weir Road, Linwood and Erskinefauld Road, Linwood when again a quantity of work tools was stolen from both vehicles.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Please be aware work vans appear to be targeted and please ensure tools are kept secure overnight."

If anyone has information of who is responsible for these crimes or similar crimes in Bishopton and Erskine last week please contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 500 111.