POLICE are investigating two incidents of tool thefts in South Lakeland in the lead up to Christmas.
Yesterday it was reported that a shipping container had been broken into at Outgate, near Hawkshead, and an Ifor Williams trailer, ab Husqvana chain saw and a selection of hand tools were stolen. A Honda pressure washer was also taken.
And building tools, including a cement mixer, Stihl saw and chain saws were stolen from a secure shed at Lane Head, Helsington, near Kendal on Monday.
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