POLICE have received a report of an overnight break-in where thieves made-off with several power tools.

Between the evening of Thursday, July 23, and the early hours of Friday, July 24, a business premises near Kirkby Lonsdale was targeted by criminals.

Police have not given an exact location of the incident in order to protect the identity of the victim, but they are urging everyone to check their security, especially in isolated rural areas.

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If suspicious activity is spotted, it should be reported to police on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.