AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an East Kilbride dentist and church were broken into. 

The dentist and East Kilbride Old Parish Church, both located on Montgomery Street, were targeted overnight on Tuesday, January 19. 

Officers say the break-ins appear to be linked and enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.

Anyone who noticed anything suspicious or has CCTV footage is asked to contact police.

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Lanarkshire Police said on Twitter: "Police in East Kilbride are appealing for witnesses/info after receiving reports of two premises broken into overnight on Montgomery Street, EK between 18th & 19th Jan 2021.

"If you have any info, call 101 & quote incident number 0659 of 19/01/21 or call crimestoppers - 0800 555 111."