Thieves broke into a pet shop and stole a bearded dragon, three corn snakes, a tarantula and a three-figure sum of money.

Police believe the thieves targeted Perth Pet Centre at St Catherine's Retail Park sometime between 4.30pm on Thursday and 11.30am on Friday.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Thieves made off with a bearded dragon, three corn snakes, a copper tarantula, an Exo Terra heat lamp, a metal heat lamp and small three-figure sum of cash.

"Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Police Scotland, Tayside Division, on 101 or speak to any police officer.

"Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."