COWDENBEATH Police today warned tradespeople to ensure that their vans are kept secure following a spate of thefts.

Said Community Inspector Ian Stephen: "Over the past week there has been a spate of thefts of Transit vans in the Cowdenbeath-Lochgelly area and also tools and other items from vans.

"I would urge owners of these sort of vehicles to ensure that they are always kept properly secure to help thwart these sort of criminal activities.

"Our inquiries are continuing into the recent thefts."

If anyone has information on any of the thefts of vans locally they should call 101.