A STOLEN vehicle has been found in the Borders, according to police.

The theft of the MLT 629 Turbo Manitou was reported on January 21, with it last being seen near Upper Cluden Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

Officers recovered the vehicle – with the registration number W299 WDF – from the Hawick area on Wednesday (February 8).

Detective Constable James Kirkpatrick, of Dumfries CID, said: “I would like to thank the public for all their assistance in recovering this stolen vehicle.

“I am now appealing to anyone in the Hawick area who may have seen the red Manitou in and around the area, or if you have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Dumfries CID on 101 and quote PDG00013070123.”