POLICE in the Scottish Borders are investigating the theft of tools from a van in Ayton.

The theft took place around 6.45 pm on Friday,September 12023, when a black Ford Transit van parked next to the B6335 at Ayton Castle was broken into.

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Tools to the value of around £2700 were stolen.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has relevant Dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 6 pm and 8 pm on Friday evening is asked to contact police.

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Callers can contact police on 101 and quote reference number 4122 of Friday, 1 September, 2023. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.