A player of the popular mobile game Pokemon Go has had their mobile phone stolen while playing in Erskine.
The robbery happened around 8am yesterday in Hamilton Drive.
The victim had the phone in his hand whilst playing Pokemon Go when the suspect approached from behind and the victims phone was grabbed.
and he made off towards Braid Drive, Erskine.
The suspect made off towards Braid Drive, Erskine and has been described as male, medium to heavy build, about 5ft 4in tall wearing a black hooded jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information which may assist us with our enquiries is asked to contact 101 or if you would rather remain anonymous then please phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Scotland said: "Please make sure you safeguard your phone at all times, having your phone stolen is a complete hassle. It's not just the handset you lose; it's the numbers, messages and photos too. Thieves are opportunists, so please don't make yourself an easy target. Knowing how to protect your mobile and keep it safe will save you a lot of inconvenience and stress.
"If you're not making a call or using your phone for other media reasons, make sure that your phone is hidden away - don’t make yourself a target. Keep it in one of your front pockets or inside a bag. Don't attach it to your belt, if you're using your mobile phone in a public area, make sure you always keep an eye on what's going on around you.
"Try to avoid using your mobile phone in public at night. If you do have to use your phone, try to find an area that's well-lit, avoid getting out your phone at train stations and bus stops as these are areas that thieves target.
"Log your mobile devices with the National Mobile Phone Property Register https://www.immobilise.com. Check if your phone has any tracking application, or consider downloading one and use security to protect the content of your phone and use a PIN to prevent access."