Two men have been charged in connection with a number of alleged robberies and an alleged theft at a bowling alley in Ayr.

Two of the incidents happened on Content Street, and the other two on Victoria Street, between 7.45pm on Thursday, October 28, and 12.20am on Friday, October 29.

A staff tip jar was also taken from LA Bowl, situated on Miller Street in the town, on Monday, October 25. 

Following a police appeal for information in relation to the incidents, a 22-year-old man and 39-year-old man have been arrested and charged.

They have been held in custody on all counts and will appear at Ayr Sheriff Court today [November 1].

The police have thanked the public for their assistance.