A RUCKSACK containing prescribed medication has been lost in Musselburgh.

Police have issued a warning to members of the public after the rucksack was lost around Kilwinning Place overnight on Monday.

A report was made to officers of a blue Converse rucksack, which contains the prescribed medication and other personal belongings, being lost between 10pm on Monday and 11am the following day.

Anyone who comes across the backpack or the medication should contact police through 101 with reference number 1109 of October 4.