A SNEAK-IN thief raided a lorry while it was parked - before making off with black bags filled with tobacco.

Cops are now hunting for the robber following the raid on Canal Street in Renfrew at around 1pm on December 21.

The force said that the man approached a parked white lorry and opened the back door.

He then jumped into the vehicle making off a short time later with black bags containing a quantity of tobacco products.

The suspect is described as wearing dark trousers, a high visibility yellow vest and a baseball cap.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on101.