POLICE in the Scottish Borders are appealing for information following the theft of two electric dirt bikes worth £8,000 in Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

The incident happened between 2pm on Monday, October 2, and 7am on Tuesday, October 3, from a garage connected to a property in the Glen Crescent area of the town.

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The bikes are both Surron QL30000DY models, one black with a yellow stripe and one blue with a yellow stripe.

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Police Constable Scott Horsfall said: “Our enquires are ongoing to trace the bikes and those responsible for taking them.

“Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, who has been offered the bikes for sale or who knows where they might be is asked to get in touch with officers.

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“If you have information please contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0518 of Tuesday, 3 October, 2023, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”