Police are investigating after three Ford Transits were stolen around Falkirk in a week.

Drivers are now being urged to take extra care in securing their vehicles.

The first van, registration SA12 AAO, was taken from Grangemouth on Sunday, June 12.

A week later, sometime overnight on Sunday, June 19 into Monday, June 20, two vehicles were taken.

One, registration NG59 FCZ, was taken from Lind Place in Bonnybridge, while a tipper truck with the registration NJ14 JXZ was stolen from North Main Street in Carronshore.

Sergeant Lyne Rushford, of Forth Valley's community investigation unit, said: "I would ask that anyone who sees any persons acting suspiciously around vans in the Falkirk area to call 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.

"I'm also keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any of these three thefts or has information about where the vans are now."

Ms Rushford added: "Van owners should take steps to make their vehicles as unattractive to thieves as possible.

"Always make sure you lock your van and remove any valuables, whether in the back or on display. Make sure your van is alarmed and park it in a garage or a well-lit, public area."

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.