WITNESSES are being urged to come forward after police received reports of a man attempting to get into vehicles in Prestonpans.

Officers were given the description of a man, who was allegedly seen attempting to enter vehicles in Blink O’Forth during yesterday (Thursday) evening and into today (Friday).

The man is described as being of average build, about five-foot-nine-inches tall, wearing black clothing and a black baseball cap.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Police have a male is custody in relation to this and local officers are appealing for further information and if surrounding properties have CCTV to contact the Police on 101 quoting incident number 0388 of May 8.

“At this time, Police wish to remind members of the public to ensure that vehicles are secured whilst left unattended and no valuables are kept within.”