Police launch investigation after overnight break-in at health centre

Police have launched an investigation after an overnight break-in at a health centre in Cambuslang.

Officers were made aware of a theft from a health centre on Main Street in the town around 6.30am on Thursday.

It is believed the theft happened overnight between 6pm on Wednesday and 6am on Thursday.

NHS Lanarkshire confirmed no treatment room services were available at Cambuslang Gate Health Centre on Thursday.

The health board said it hopes the centre will be fully operational on Friday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a theft from a health centre on Main Street in Cambuslang around 6.30am on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

“The incident is believed to have happened overnight between 6pm on Wednesday, October 14 and 6am the following morning.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

NHS Lanarkshire said: “Following an incident at Cambuslang Gate Health Centre, there are no Treatment Room services available today.

“Patients with an urgent requirement can be referred to the Treatment Room service at Rutherglen Health Centre, where capacity is available.

“The police have been informed, and the Health Centre hopes to be fully operational tomorrow.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate the support and understanding of patients and the public today.”