POLICE are investigating after several burglaries took place in Killington, near Sedbergh, over the weekend.

Offenders have been seen in a white van between the hours of 1am and 2am on Saturday November 24.

They were seen entering a private property and looking into barns.

A number of power tools have been stolen including chainsaws, drills and car ramps.

Police are asking rural communities to be extra vigilant and ensure they keep their property secure, and if possible with CCTV and security lights.

Anyone with any information into these incidents is asked to contact the police calling 101 and quoting log 49 of 24th November 2018.

Or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111