Thieves take cars back to owners

An unusual spate of car thefts in the Scottish Borders is being investigated by police.

The vehicles have all been taken at night - but returned before the owners even noticed that they were missing.

The thieves have entered homes, removed the car keys and gone for a drive before returning the keys and the vehicles.

The offences have only come to light because keys have been put back in the wrong place, the cars are in different positions or the mileage has changed.

At least eight cars have been taken in Jedburgh recently and driven for long distances before being returned.