A 39-YEAR-old man has been arrested and charged following reports of shoplifting in Stewarton and Kilmaurs.
Police Scotland confirmed that officers had received several reports of thefts from shops in the two East Ayrshire towns over recent days.
Following the incidents, a man was arrested and charged in connection with the alleged offences.
Police Scotland Ayrshire shared an update on social media, confirming that the man was being held to appear in court on Thursday, November 5.
In a statement, the force said: "Over recent days, several reports were received of theft by shopliftings, which took place in the Stewarton and Kilmaurs areas.
"A 39-year-old male has been arrested and charged in relation to these offences.
"Retail crime is not victimless. It effects everyone."
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