AN appeal has been launched after a 14-foot trailer was stolen in the Borders.

Officers say the Ifor Williams double-sided trailer was taken from the Shielswood area of Ashkirk between 5pm on Friday, January 22 and 10am on Saturday, January 23.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 1578 of January 26.

"Alternatively if you have any information about this, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

"For further information on securing your property and general prevention advice please visit: www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/"