THREE men are due to appear in court in connection with almost 30 vehicle thefts in Lanarkshire.

The crimes, which include 28 vehicle thefts and a number of fuel thefts, took place across the region between March and June this year.

Officers confirmed three men, aged 23, 26 and 27, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incidents.

They are due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Laura Sands, from Lanarkshire CID, said: "We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with these enquiries.

"At this time, we’d also want to remind the community to take care to secure your vehicles at all times and ensure that any valuables are kept out of sight, to deter any opportunistic thieves who may be in the area."