Cumbria Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred between 3:40pm on Thursday, July 22, and 7.40am on Friday, July 23 at Northside Primary School in Workington, which is having roofing work undertaken.
A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "A metal storage shipping container on site was broken into with a substantial amount of roofing materials, tools and equipment stolen from inside.

"Police are appealing to any witnesses that may have seen any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area around the time of the offence.

"We are also appealing for any relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage that may support the investigation. 

"Two men were in the area on Thursday 22nd July between 1pm and 2pm, described as 6ft tall and of stocky build with one wearing an orange hi-vis vest and the other a black t-shirt.

"We would like to speak to these men or anyone who is able to identify them.

"Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or by calling 101 quoting incident log 74 of 23rd July 2021.

"Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."