A WOMAN has been arrested after reportedly stealing a taxi in Erskine.

Police were alerted to the alleged theft of the Renault Trafic taxi at the Shell petrol station, next to Centreholm Roundabout, at around 5pm on Friday.

The car was recovered by police on Sunday evening and a 31-year-old was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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