FOUR males have been arrested in connection with a spate of break-ins to garages, the theft of motorbikes and bicycles and fire raising in the Peebles area.

Police have confirmed a 14-year-old, 17-year-old, 18-year-old and 23-year-old were arrested in the early hours of this morning (Friday, May 26).

Inquiries are on-going to identify all the properties affected and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.