POLICE are eager to trace thieves who stole a motorbike in Peebles.

The bike was stolen sometime overnight between Tuesday (May 22) and Wednesday (May 23) from the Greenside area of the town.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "While conducting inquiries, officers recovered the vehicle in Elcho Street and inquiries are continuing to identify those responsible."

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact police by calling 101, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.