DETECTIVES believe a stolen car from Clovenfords was used during a raid at a community centre in East Lothian.

Three vehicles were taken from outside the same property at Whytbank Row overnight on Friday into Saturday - a grey Volkswagen Golf, a black Audi RS4 and a silver Audi A4 Allroad.

The thieves had broken into the house and snatched the keys for all three vehicles.

The Golf was recovered in Penicuik a short time later.

It is believed the Audi RS4 was used during a break-in and theft at the Community Hub in Humbie, East Lothian at around 1.20am on Sunday.

A safe and a four-figure sum of cash were taken.

The vehicle was later recovered in the Millerhill area at around 10.25am.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Batten said: "The theft of these vehicles, and the the subsequent break-in to the property in East Lothian, are being investigated as part of Operation Greenbay and this incident is being linked with similar housebreakins and car thefts that have occurred across the East of Scotland over the past month.

"We believe those responsible will look to utilise the vehicles to commit further offences and we would ask anyone who has seen them since the early hours of Saturday morning, to contact police immediately.

"We are also keen to hear from anyone who has any relevant information that can help us identify and trace the culprits."

Anyone with information can contact Galashiels CID via 101 and quote incident number 427 (Clovenfords) of February 23.

Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.