POLICE are appealing after an "pneumatic hydraulic breaker" was stolen from a building site.

The incident happened between 3.40pm on May 3 and 7am on May 4, at the old Lockerbie Academy.

A spokesman for Dumfries Galloway Police Division said: "We are appealing for information following the theft of a pneumatic hydraulic breaker from the building site at Lockerbie.

"Local residents who may have witnessed any suspicious activity around this time are encouraged to contact Police."

Anyone with information ring Dumfries Galloway Police Division on 101.