A TEENAGER allegedly attempted to steal a knife and a pair of scissors from a Clydebank shop.

The 19-year-old old entered TK Maxx on March 10 at 7.20pm and reportedly tried to leave with the two items.

Police attended, and during a search, the teen was found to be in possession of a Stanley knife.

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He was arrested and held in custody to appear at court.