POLICE are appealing for information following a break-in.

Yesterday (Monday, September 18) a quantity of jewellery, worth a four-figure sum, was stolen from Global Antiques on Hawick High Street between 3am and 4am.

Officers are appealing for information to help trace a man described as white, of slim build, who was wearing a camouflage jumper and dark raincoat.

Detective Constable Liam Myers of Galashiels Police Station said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish more details on who is responsible.

“I would urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to contact 101 quoting reference number 0572 of 18 September.

"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”