POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of stock was stolen from a garden centre in Renfrew.

The theft took place at Dobbies Garden Centre, in Kings Inch Drive, between 1.15am and 2.30am on Wednesday.

Officers were alerted to the incident later that morning after the manager discovered a broken padlock and noticed a fence leading to the restaurant area had been cut.

A large refrigerator had been forced open by the thieves, who stole a large quantity of alcohol, food and other stock worth an estimated total of £5,000.

Footage from a CCTV system covering the area shows four men entering the yard and using trolleys to transport the stolen goods to a red AMK rental van.

Police said their enquiries are ongoing.

Inspector Allan O’Hare, head of community policing for Renfrewshire, added: "If anybody has seen a red van in the area prior to or after this incident or anything suspicious around this time, please get in touch with us."

Anyone with information should call officers on 101.