Two men charged after series of break-ins at golf clubs and supermarkets across Scotland

Two men have been charged after thousands of pounds worth of golf clubs and cigarettes were stolen in a series of break-ins over a three-month period.

The pair, both aged 63, were arrested following investigations into incidents in Uphall, South Queensferry, Falkirk, Cumbernauld, Stirling, Alloa, Whitburn and Dunblane.

The break-ins, which occurred at golf clubs and supermarkets between May 23 and August 28, caused significant damage to the premises.

Police say a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, with the two men due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Detective sergeant Kevin Clark of CID said: “Break-ins to businesses can have a significant impact on staff and customers as well as causing financial loss and disruption to those who work hard to run these premises.”