COPS are cracking down on thieves after reports of shoplifting in Cumnock.

Two people were allegedly caught stealing in Townhead which sparked a police investigation.

A 37-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been accused of swiping a considerable amount items from a store.

PC Craig Marshall said: “Police are investigating an incident that happened on February 20 at around 5.05pm in Cumnock Townhead.

“Two suspects have been reported after allegedly shoplifting a two figure sum of goods.”