THIEVES have targeted a property in Backbarrow, stealing over £3, 000 worth of items.

Police are investigating the burglary which occurred over night on December 17 at a house in Brow Edge.

They entered the cellar by forcing the external door open and stole numerous makita stihl and bosch hand tools, an orange coloured diesel generator and a black leather saddle and bridle that has a value of over £3, 000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria police on 101 and ask for an officer at Ulverston police station.