A vehicle theft has been reported in the Ottos area, with the owner of a Nissan Juke appealing to the public for assistance in locating the missing car.

The vehicle, described as a 2012 dark brown Nissan Juke bearing the licence plate A 75508, was reported stolen from Craven Road sometime between late last night and early this morning.

The owner has urged anyone who may have seen the vehicle to come forward with information. Members of the public are being asked to take a photograph if the car is spotted and report its location to the police.

Authorities have not yet released further details on the incident, but residents are being encouraged to remain vigilant and to share information that could assist in the recovery of the vehicle.