Morrisons Helensburgh petrol theft before Garelochhead crash

The men from Dumbarton, aged 22 and 44, are alleged to have taken a vehicle from Dumbarton around 12.30am on Friday, December 1. A few hours later, just before 6am, they went to the petrol station at Morrison’s on Cardross Road, Helensburgh. Morrisons petrol station in Helensburgh (Image: Google)

They reportedly made off without paying and were being sought by traffic and local police before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a wall on the A814 near Garelochhead around 6.30am.

Both men were uninjured and were arrested and held in custody to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court.