DETECTIVES IN THE Scottish Borders are appealing for information after a number of housebreakings at an industrial estate in Jedburgh.

Around 4.50 am on Thursday June 1, officers were alerted to the fact that several premises within Bankhead Industrial Estate on Edinburgh Road had been broken into.

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So far, it has been established that a white MAN 7.5 tonne lorry with the logo ‘J Borthwick Ltd’ on the side had been stolen from a catering business.

It was seen on CCTV leaving the premises and onto the A68 heading south around 11 pm on Wednesday May 31.

Detective Constable Liam Myres, Scottish Borders CID, Police Scotland, said: “Our enquiries are currently ongoing. We know that security was breached in multiple businesses and access has been gained to their yards.

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“The industrial estate is just off the A68, the main route through Jedburgh. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area last night between 10 pm and 11.30 pm, who may have seen something out of the ordinary in the area, maybe people or vehicles in the estate or driving at speed from the area onto the A68.

“If you have dash-can footage from the road between those times, please let police know. It may be that footage has been captured that could assist our investigation."

Witnesses can call police via 101. Please quote reference number 0488 of Thursday June 12023, when calling.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.