Helensburgh crime: Log splitter and saw horse stolen from garden in town

POLICE have issued a warning after a heavy piece of agricultural equipment was stolen from a property in Helensburgh.

Officers say an electric powered hydraulic log splitter and saw horse were taken from a garden in the town.

The incident happened some time between Friday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 11.

Police are now warning farmers and owners of agricultural equipment in the area to be on their guard against potential thefts.

In a statement posted via the Rural Watch Scotland alert service, a spokesperson for the Argyll and West Dunbartonshire police division said: "This is a heavy (50+ kg) item and would not be easily carried by one person and would have needed transport."