Police have issued an urgent warning after an incident at a hospital. 

A theft has occurred at Vale of Leven Hospital on Alexandria's Main Street.

Items stolen included cash, a prescription pad and medication. 

Officers are now investigating the brazen act, which was reported at around 9.30am on Tuesday, July 16.

They are warning people of how dangerous it is to take any medication not prescribed by a medical professional. 

They are also urging pharmacies to be aware of any prescriptions that come to them that don't seem right. 

Detective Constable Nic Neeson of Clydebank CID said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.

“There was medication stolen during this theft and I would urge anyone who is offered or sees medication for sale not to accept and report this to us.

"It can be extremely dangerous to use medication that has not been prescribed by a qualified professional.

"Similarly, I would ask local pharmacies to be vigilant to any prescriptions presented to them which may not seem quite right.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 0883 of 16 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”