AN appeal has been launched after a Borders business was targeted.

Thieves broke into Eddie Brogan Tree Care Services in Hawick and stole a Husqvarna chainsaw worth £280, a Bosch battery drill worth £80 and an unbranded socket set worth £30.

It happened at the premises in Trinity Street, between 5.30pm on February 13 and 7am on Thursday, February 14.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “If you have any information that may assist with our enquiries please contact us on 101 and quote incident number 1488 of February 15.

“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at http://ow.ly/YocO50lEs4u

“For information on securing your home and property visit our website: http://ow.ly/YzUc50lEs4r”