POLICE in the Scottish Borders have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a number of thefts.

These thefts took place from shops in Hawick.

The incidents were reported to police between June 15 and June 21 2022.

This sparked an investigation and officers have now made an arrest.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

The man has since appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.