POLICE are investigating a spate of Transit van thefts in Renfrewshire.

The latest incident took place in Thornside Road, Johnstone, shortly before midnight on Wednesday, when a white Transit belonging to Abercorn Builders was stolen.

A tracker device inside the van shows it was driven through the Foxbar, Glenburn and Gleniffer Braes areas of Paisley before heading to Lugton, in Ayrshire, and then moving on to Barrhead.

Police believe thieves may be stealing the vans for their contents, such as tools.

The latest theft wasn't discovered until 8.30am yesterday but the tracker device had recorded the time the van was stolen.

It is thought the tracker was removed after the van reached Barrhead, as there is no further record of the vehicle's travels after that journey.

Anyone who has information about the stolen van, which has a 2010 plate, is asked to call officers on 101.