Tweed Valley MTB

We are appealing for information following housebreakings in Innerleithen between Tuesday, 4 August, and Saturday, 8 August, when bikes and tools worth tens of thousands of pounds were stolen.

A yellow and black Neuk Proof Mega downhill bike, a black Cube One 77 e-bike, a black Trek Fuel EXE e-bike and an orange and red Levo e-bike worth around £15,200 in total were taken from a domestic garage in the Leithen Mills area between 11.30pm on Wednesday, 5 August and 6.15am on Thursday, 6 August.

A bronze Santa Cruz Megatower CS mountain bike and a turquoise and navy Trek Rail 7 E-bike worth around £10,000 were taken along with vehicles keys from a shed in the Horsburgh Street area between 3pm on Tuesday, 4 August, and 7.15am on Saturday, 8 August.

Between 6pm on Friday, 7 August, and 10am on Saturday, 8 August, Milwakee power tools, various other tools, a Sihl petrol strimmer, a chainsaw and various batteries and chargers worth a total of £5,240 were taken from a shed in the Princes Street area.

A shed was broken into in the Horsburgh Street area between 10pm on Friday, 7 August and 7am on Saturday, 8 August, and a black and white Trek Remedy 8 mountain bike worth £2,000 was stolen.

Officers are keeping an open mind about the incidents being linked and are advising the public to be vigilant in the town.

Detective Constable Michael Keean said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible for these break-ins and to find the items stolen.

“We are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious around the time of these thefts to get in touch. Please check any private CCTV you have or dash-cam footage and contact us if something has been captured that could assist with our investigation.

“We are also asking people to be vigilant and protect their property as well as reporting anything suspicious that could be a break-in to police.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0559 of Sunday, 9 August, 2026.

Information on keeping your bikes safe can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/9jXi9

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