POLICE in the Borders are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run incident in Stow last (Tuesday) night. A silver Mazda car collided with three parked vehicles on the A7 Galashiels Road at around 7.45pm. After hitting the other vehicles with significant force, the Mazda left the road and traveled down a small embankment before coming to rest. The male driver and female passenger of the Mazda left the scene, making off on foot in a northwards direction towards Edinburgh. The man is described as white, 5ft 8in, of medium build, and he was wearing a dark blue t-shirt and jeans. Chief Inspector Kenny Simpson said: “No one was hurt during this incident but there was extensive damage to all four cars, and we are working very hard to identify those responsible. “A 29-year-old woman was detained and then released pending further enquiries, and our officers are following a positive line of enquiry. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in and around Galashiels Road on Tuesday evening is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101. Members of the public can also phone the charity Crimestoppers aonymously on 0800 555 111.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:02:59 +0000
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