POLICE are investigating a burglary near Ambleside. The incident occurred at a Great Langdale property on August 16.

A man entered and attempted to force open a wooden box/ safe containing money before taking food and clothing and leaving the area.

He is described as six foot, in his mid-20s and of a slim build with short, black hair. He reportedly had a brown blanket with him and was wearing a black hooded top as well as black tracksuit-type bottoms. He was also carrying a sports bag with string handles.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or to email 101@cumbria police.uk, quoting incident 190 of August 16, 2019.