Police probing two incidents only hours apart near Glasgow

Cops probing two alarming incidents which took place hours apart <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Cops probing two alarming incidents which took place hours apart (Image: Newsquest)
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Cops are probing two incidents which took place only hours apart near Glasgow.

Police are hunting for vital information following reports of people trying doors in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire.

The first alarming incident happened at around 11.55pm on Tuesday, September 9, on Waverley Street.

During it, two people entered a garden and tried a door. It is understood that one of them was wearing a white hooded jumper.

The second incident happened at around 2.20am on Wednesday, September 10, on Cameronian Way - only several hours after the first incident.

Officers said a man tried door handles on multiple properties in the area. He was wearing a green hooded jumper and a brown jacket.


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Sergeant Stewart McDonald said: “Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV of the areas at the time to come forward.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4130 of Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."

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