Police arrest Lanarkshire man in connection with alleged theft of vehicle

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Police in Lanarkshire continue to be proactive in targeting those involved in acquisitive crime. At around 8.50pm on Monday, November 6, a 52-year-old man from Carluke, was arrested in connection with an alleged theft of a vehicle.

Following enquiries, the man has been charged with attempted theft of a motor vehicle and will appear at court in relation to the alleged offence.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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