Galashiels robbery never really happened, say police

A robbery reported to have been carried out on the Black Path in Galashiels never actually happened, police have now concluded.
The Black Path in Galashiels.The Black Path in Galashiels.
The Black Path in Galashiels.

Officers yesterday issued a plea for witnesses to the alleged theft of money and a mobile phone from an unnamed 32-year-old woman last week to come forward, but that appeal has now been withdrawn.

Police in the Borders can confirm that a reported robbery in the Black Path in Galashiels on Friday, April 28, has been investigated, and it has been established that no criminality has taken place,” said a spokesperson for Police Scotland.

“Members of the public and media are thanked for their assistance with this matter.”