Appeal for witnesses after rural thefts

Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of thefts and attempted thefts from rural properties in the Borders last week.
Hawick Police Station.Hawick Police Station.
Hawick Police Station.

The incidents took place overnight on Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5.

Persons acting suspiciously were captured on CCTV at a rural property near Bemersyde, a shed and shipping container were broken into at farm near Hawick, a quad bike and off-road motorbike were stolen from a rural property near Bemersyde, entry was forced to a stable near Hawick and a garage in Sunnyhill Road, Hawick.PC Nick Walker said: “If you saw any suspicious activity or have any information relating to these crimes please call 101. Alternatively, call via the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.”