A MAN has been charged with stealing a bicycle from a garage in Renfrewshire.

The 35-year-old suspect was reportedly spotted entering the unsecured garage in Hillman Crescent, Paisley, without permission at around 9.10pm on Monday.

A 42-year-old resident then locked the suspect inside and contacted the police.

Officers who were sent to the scene took a man into custody.

A police spokesperson said a report on the matter is to be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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