TWO men have been charged in connection with a string of offences including car theft. 

One man, aged 44, was charged in connection with alleged offences which include stealing from cars and attempting to steal from cars.

The incidents were reported on Tuesday, June 21 in the Sikeside area of Coatbridge.

The other man, also 44, was charged with alleged offences, including stealing a car, attempting to steal from a car and stealing from a car.

These incidents were reported between Friday, June 24 and Monday, June 27 in Cairnhill, Airdrie.

Both were due to appear before Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, July 4.

A report was forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.