JEWELLERY and cash have been stolen during a break-in at a house in the Borders, say police.

The items were taken from a property on Dean Park, Peebles, sometime between 6.10pm and 8.10pm on Wednesday (September 22), according to officers.

Police Scotland are now appealing for witnesses.

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Detective constable Liam Myers said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist to come forward.

“I would urge anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously on Dean Park or in the surrounding area on Wednesday evening or if you saw any vehicles operating in the area to let us know.

“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who has camera footage from the area such as a dashcam or private CCTV.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 3295 of 22 September, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”