Police are investigating a burglary in Wigton where about £5,000 worth of tools and machinery were stolen.

They were lifted from a building site in Station Hill at about 5pm on January 3.

Police said offenders have taken approximately £5,000 worth of tools and machinery and may have accessed the site on foot or by vehicle.

Officers are urging any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to get in touch. Call PC 2635 Jefferson on 101, quoting log 46 of January 7, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.