PEOPLE are being warned to be on the lookout for would-be thieves after two Renfrewshire homes were targeted over the weekend.

Thieves attempted to bust into a home in Candren Road, Linwood, on Saturday between 10.45am and 7.30pm. 

Luckily, the culprits were disturbed by an alarm being activated.

A home was also targeted in Tay Place, Johnstone, on Saturday between 12pm and 3.15pm.

Officers are urging anyone with information to call them immediately on 101.