RAIDERS have stolen a quantity of jewellery from a shop in Bowness this morning.
The offenders forced their way into George Banks jewellery store at around 4.55am before making their escape.
The value of the haul has not yet been confirmed.
Police set up road checks across the area as part of their initial investigation.
An appeal for witnesses to the incident, and in particular, anyone who saw a medium sized silver coloured car in the area this morning, has now been launched.
Anyone with information is asked to call Kendal CID on 0845 33 00 247 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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