POLICE are investigating a number of thefts from vans in and around Kendal.

The incidents occurred last night (July 17-18), and were as follows:

- Power tools were taken from a secure van on Gowan Terrace, Staveley.

- Power tools were taken from a secure van on Church Hill Court, Burneside.

- Power tools were taken from a secure van on Hayclose Road, Kendal

- Power tools were taken from a secure van in the area of High Lane, Kentmere.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or to email 101@cumbriapolice.co.uk, quoting log number 39 of July 17.