A suspect linked to incidents in Auchinleck was tracked down using heat source.

Police were seen swarming Auchinleck yesterday, searching for suspects involved in a number of break-ins and thefts in the village.

Police Scotland's Air Unit was drafted in to assist, and it did just that.

One arrest of a 17-year-old male was made after they were identified using heat source in a back garden.

The police search continued to track down further suspects.

Three further 16-year-old males were also arrested in connection with reports of a number of break-ins and thefts around the area thereafter.

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An air unit spokesperson said: "The police helicopter assisted Ayrshire Police last night at Auchinleck following reports of a housebreaking.

"During a search the helicopter crew identified a suspicious heat source in a rear garden.

"Local officers were directed to the garden and the suspect was arrested.