AN investigation has been launched after equipment was stolen from Barrhead’s recycling centre.

The incident, which took place between the hours of 5.30pm on Friday, January 25 and 7.45am on Saturday, January 26, saw £500 worth of goods taken from a portacabin.

A spokesman for Police Scotland, said: “A portacabin type premises had been forced open and equipment was stolen.

“We are currently investigating the incident and we welcome any information that members of the public may have- if they observed any suspicious activity during that night.”