CUMBRIA POLICE is investigating a series of thefts from vehicles in the South Lakes area.

The incidents happened overnight from the December 10 and 11.

The break-ins have occurred across Endmoor and Kendal.

Officers say tradesmen's vans are being targeted.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to suspicious behaviour in the local community that night and are urging members of the public to store their tools away safely.

Anyone with information should call the police on 101, referencing log 51 of December 11.

Alternatively you can call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111