Girl, 16, charged after house 'ransacked' in Kelso
Last updated 12th Nov 2026
Police say a house in Kelso has been so badly "ransacked" that the person living there has had to move out.
Officers were first alerted to an incident at the property in the town’s Broomlea area shortly after 7am this morning (Thursday).
It followed a report that a property had been vandalised from within, and a number of items stolen.
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the incident, which is believed to have happened overnight.
She has been charged with 11 offences – including theft, malicious mischief, and being in possession of a weapon.
But police believe others were involved and they are asking anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour overnight to get in contact.
A report detailing the circumstances is being sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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Sergeant Sarah Shaw, from Police Scotland, said: “We believe this incident occurred at around 5am on Thursday.
“The damage is to such an extent that the householder has had to move out of their house.
“I’d ask anyone who knows who was involved, or has information to help police enquiries, to come forward and speak with officers.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0488 of November 12th. An anonymous report can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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