Helensburgh and Lomond residents asked to support fight against rural crime

Police are urging Helensburgh and Lomond residents to help officers tackle rural crime.

The cost of rural theft increased sharply last year, with criminals targeting the likes of high-value machinery.

However, police have been making efforts to encourage people living in rural areas to report suspicious incidents.

A spokeswoman said: “This helps build up a picture as to where the majority of rural crime is being committed, allowing focused and proactive policing in these areas.”