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Two men arrested as police descend on street in Asda Kirkton shoplifting probe

Several police vehicles were spotted on nearby Kirkton Crescent.

Police presence on Kirkton Crescent
A large police presence seen at Kirkton Crescent. Image: Supplied

Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged shoplifting at the Asda supermarket in Kirkton.

Police descended on nearby Kirkton Crescent at around 2pm on Sunday after the incident at the shop.

One eyewitness told The Courier they saw at least four vehicles and five officers near the community centre.

Police have now confirmed their attendance was in connection with a report of shoplifting at the Kirkton Asda supermarket on Derwent Avenue.

Asda in Kirkton.
Asda in Kirkton

They received a report shortly after 1pm on Sunday.

Two men aged 29 and 28 have been arrested.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a shoplifting incident at a supermarket on Derwent Avenue at around 1.10pm.

“Officers attended and traced two men, aged 29 and 28, nearby a short time later.

“They have been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.”