NINE electric bikes have been stolen from a van in a Peeblesshire village, say police. 

Officers in the Scottish Borders are appealing for information following the theft of bikes and equipment in Cardrona.

The items were stolen from an Iveco Dayli van, which was parked in the Macdonald Hotel car park, between 8pm on Friday (June 3) and 8.30am on Saturday.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible and recover the nine bikes which were stolen.

Chief inspector Vincent Fisher said: "Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who has information, or who may have been in the area, and heard or saw anything suspicious, to contact police immediately.

"Likewise, if anyone was in the area and has dash-cam footage, I would encourage you to check your footage for anything of relevance.

"Finally, if anyone comes across the sale of bikes, which were stolen during the incident, then please contact officers."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1023 of Saturday, 4 June, 2022 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.