A MAN stole money from a busker after throwing a glass bottle at a wall next to her, according to police.

Officers say the incident happened at around 11.30am on Saturday, November 20, outside 84 Channel Street, Galashiels.

The man, thought to be in his late teens or early twenties, grabbed the case the woman had been using to collect money, stealing £30-40.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Saturday, November 20, 2021, a female was busking alone outside 84 Channel Street, Galashiels.

“At around 11.30am a male approached from the Pavilion Cinema direction and threw a glass bottle at the wall next to her, causing the bottle to smash.

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“The male then grabbed the microphone case which had been used to collect the money and ran back towards the Pavilion Cinema.

“The girl did not sustain any injuries. The male managed to steal £30-£40 in loose change. The microphone case was a black Behringer case.”

The man is described as 5ft2, skinny, white, in his late teens or early twenties.

He was wearing a dark hoodie with his hood up and a light snood or face mask, say police.

The spokesperson added: “Anybody in the area at the time, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1958 of 20/11/2021.

“Alternatively please contact crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”