A woman has been arrested after an alleged break-in at the Tesco petrol station on Bridge Street in Linwood late on Saturday night.

Police were called to the scene at around 11.20pm on Saturday and a cordon was put in place around the forecourt area. Images shared on social media showed officers securing the site during the incident.

Police Scotland confirmed a 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the reported break-in and theft.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.20pm on Saturday, 18th October, 2025, we received a report of a break-in to, and theft from, a premises on Bridge Street, Linwood. A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

By Wullie McDonald

Wullie McDonald is a freelancer for Renfrewshire News.

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