CHARITY boxes were stolen during a "despicable" break-in at Baynes in Tillicoultry yesterday, police have said.

Officers were called out to the bakery after it was targeted during the early hours of the morning.

A man has since been charged and has appeared in court.

A spokesperson for police in Alloa said: "As a result of enquiries carried out, a 41 year old man has since been traced, charged and appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court yesterday.

"Many thanks to those members of the public who assisted officers with their enquiries into this despicable crime."