AN appeal has been launched following a housebreaking in Galashiels.

The incident happened in Island Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Between 1am and 2.30am in the early hours of the morning a property was broken into and property was stolen from within.

"If you saw or heard anything suspicious or can assist with the enquiry please contact us on 101 and quote incident number 0427 of July 15.

"Alternatively If you have any information about this, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"