TWO men acting "suspiciously" outside a Newton Mearns home are being sought by police.

Reports have emerged of a heavy police presence, including a helicopter, in the town's Kirklands Road during the early hours of this morning.

Police confirmed officers responded to calls that two men were seen outside a property at 3am before leaving the scene in a small black hatchback car.

An appeal has now been made to trace the owners of the vehicle and police have urged anyone with information to step forward.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At around 3am this morning police were called after reports of two men acting suspiciously outside a house in Kirklands Road, Newton Mearns.

"The two men drove off in a small black hatchback car. Searches were carried out for the car, however, it has not yet been traced.

"No crimes have been reported but anyone with any information is urged to contact police."

Anybody with information should use the non-emergency 101 number or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.