A LOUT was spotted going door-to-door trying to break into homes and cars in Erskine. 

The yob attempted to steal a car in Mains Croft in the early hours of Friday morning. 

Police received calls from a number of locals to say their cars or homes had been approached. 

The suspect was later picked up on CCTV with his face covered. 
Police are asking anyone with information to call them on 101. 

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