TWO valuable pocket watches were stolen during a housebreaking in Hawick.

Around 9.50pm on Sunday, May 15, the window of a business premises in Bourtree Place was smashed.

Two pocket watches were stolen from within.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, slim build, and 6ft tall.

He was wearing a black hoodie, a dark-coloured top, dark jogging bottoms, and carrying a dark-coloured rucksack.

He spoke with a Glaswegian accent and was last seen on Mart Street.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

PC Ryan Anderson of Hawick said: "We're conducting a number of inquiries and would appeal for any information from the public which can assist.

"We'd also ask anyone who may have seen a man matching this description in the area around the time of the break-in to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.