Man charged over series of break-ins to businesses and cars

The raids targeted a number of businesses and cars in the Kelso and Hawick areas in February.

A man has been charged in relation to a series of break-ins in the Borders.

The raids targeted a number of businesses and cars in the Kelso and Hawick areas throughout February of this year.

Officers have confirmed a 52-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incidents.

He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Saturday.

Detective sergeant Jamie Gilmore, from Galashiels CID, said: “We’d like to thank the public for their assistance in bringing these enquiries to a successful conclusion.”

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