Police have launched an appeal after a spate of pigeon thefts in Dumbarton and the Vale.
In the first incident reported, ten prize Belgian pigeons were stolen overnight between Wednesday June 10 and Thursday June 11 from a loft in Hawthorn Way, Dumbarton.
Then, overnight between Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, 30kg of pigeon feed was stolen from a loft in Millburn Crescent, Dumbarton, with a second loft damaged and 20 pigeons released or stolen.
Eight racing pigeons were then stolen in another overnight raid, between Monday June 15 and Tuesday June 16 from a loft in Alexander Street, Alexandria.
And police are now appealing for anyone with information connected to the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “Pigeon racing is a sport which is enjoyed around the world and there is a lot of time spent training and rearing the pigeons as well as value attached to the pigeons themselves.
“We are appealing for the help of the public to help trace and reunite these racing pigeons with their owners.
“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious at any of the locations where thefts have occurred, or who have any information that could assist with the investigation to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 3602 of 16/06.”
Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
