Officers in the borders were keen to trace the owner of a silver Ford Focus which was seen near both hospitals on the night of the attempted thefts.

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They are hoping to trace the driver and four passengers of a silver or white hatchback vehicle and are now also looking for a black 4x4 vehicle in connection with the attack.

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Another silver vehicle was being driven along Millbrook Road at the time and officers want to trace it and its driver.

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