POLICE are appealing for help to trace a thief who broke into a Tweedbank house on Sunday morning.

The suspect was seen near to Essenside Drive at around 8.50am.

He is described as white, around five-foot-ten-inches tall, of slim build and wearing a grey hoodie, dark bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID in Galashiels via 101.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.