WOULD-BE thieves tried to take a free-standing cash machine during an attempted burglary at Booths in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Police said that at 10.30pm on Friday the offenders removed two large glass windows and entered the store.

They then attached a heavy duty strap around the cash machine, attached the other end to the car and tried to pull it loose.

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The strap snapped and the offenders were unsuccessful.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or any suspicious behaviour in the area, is asked to contact Cumbria Police in 101.