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Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Scottish Borders. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

Joined March 2013
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We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Lothians & Scottish Borders. Our handle has changed from @BordersPolice to @PSOSBorders. See all of our profiles for Lothians & Scottish Borders, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣
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Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the A7 at Falahill. Around 8.50am on Sunday, 14 June a car travelling south entered the northbound carriageway, colliding with street furniture, signs and a telegraph pole. More: orlo.uk/pHJc2
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@PeeblesHighSchool welcomed PC Carsley to help Mrs Ferguson, deliver Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) training to senior pupils. A huge well done to all who took part. Your commitment to supporting others and making a positive difference in our community is appreciated. 👏
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Three male youths and one female youth have been charged in connection with cars stolen in Peebles on Sat, 23 May, a car stolen in Clovenfords on Sat, 30 May, and theft from a car in West Linton on the same date. Reports will be sent to the relevant authorities.
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We are appealing for information following thefts from two vehicles in Newcastleton on Saturday, 23 May. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1271 of 25 May. More: orlo.uk/ir0fh
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Detectives are appealing for information following a series of thefts from farms in the Scottish Borders. Between 8pm on Wednesday, 27 May, and 8.30am on Thursday, 28 May, a Rice horse box was stolen from a farm off the B6399 near Hermitage. More: orlo.uk/T26lY
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The water may look inviting but even on a warm day the water can be cold. It doesn’t matter if you’re a strong swimmer. Jumping into the water to cool off can lead to cold water shock, which can result in drowning. More info: orlo.uk/D5kcW #BeWaterAware #FloatToLive
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We are appealing after a red Peugeot van was set on fire on Glendinning Terrace, Galashiels, 1am Sat, 23 May. It is being treated as wilful. If you saw what happened, have private CCTV, dash-cam footage, call us on 101, ref 0247 of 23/5/26.
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
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🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming Special Constable event where you can meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process. 📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm 📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/4Bueu
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Scottish Borders Community Policing Team attended the @Bid4Gala Coffee and Conversation session in the town last week. It was great to meet with Retailers to discuss Retail Crime, Crime Prevention and the new Galashiels Shop Watch Scheme . #SBCPT #LoveGalashiels
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Internet Safety Talk – When - Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Where - Galashiels Academy. Time: 18:00 - 19:00. Come along and join PC Gary Robertson for the input.
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Looking for a rewarding volunteer role? Join our Special Constable event where you'll meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process. 📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm 📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/olz2R
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Do you have a family member living with Dementia? The Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly locate missing people who have dementia. Click the link below to find out more information. orlo.uk/4ZART
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Wildfire warning for Eastern Scotland There is a very high risk of wildfire in these areas until Sunday, 26 April. orlo.uk/40Ghn

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🔥 Wildfire warning for Central and Eastern Scotland 🔥 There is a very high risk of wildfire in these areas until Sunday, 26 April. Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and...

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Officers are appealing for information following a crash on the A708 between Moffat and the B709, near Muchra, Scottish Borders. The crash happened around 4.25pm on Wednesday, 22 April, 2026, and involved a blue and white BMW R1250 RS motorcycle. More: orlo.uk/ldoV1
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The man who died following a crash near Innerleithen has been named as John Murray. Read more - orlo.uk/JfeiB
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Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the A697 near Lauder in the Scottish Borders. A woman and two children were taken to hospital. Click here: orlo.uk/8lpoq
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Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A701 at Hearthstane near Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders. Read more here : orlo.uk/AxNOW
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Sextortion is where criminals manipulate victims into sharing explicit images, using them as leverage for extortion. Sextortion is Blackmail! If you are a victim of Sextortion: * Don't Panic * Don't Pay * Tell a trusted person * Report to Police Visit orlo.uk/Xqyu6
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Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire in Hawick. The incident happened around 9.20pm on Saturday, 11 April, 2026, at a property on Wellfield Road. There were no reports of any injuries. More: orlo.uk/yqu9o
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Scottish Borders CPT joined the BID for Galashiels Team at a drop-in session for local businesses recently. There are more drop-in sessions being hosted by BID for Galashiels in the coming months and details will be posted on their social media pages. #SBCPT #LoveGalashiels
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