POLICE are on the trail of a crook who stole a van from a Johnstone street.

The white Ford Transit was securely parked in Craigbog Avenue on Saturday afternoon but, when the owner returned there on Monday, he discovered it had been pinched.

Police have said footage from CCTV cameras in the area is being reviewed in an effort to identify the thief.

Officers have also been carrying out door-to-door enquiries as part of their investigation.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who has information is asked to call the police on 101.