POLICE are investigating the report of a South Lakes property being broken into.

A Cumbria Constabulary spokeswoman said the incident occurred on Station Lane, Burton-in-Kendal. 

She said nothing had been reported stolen but the perpetrators 'made a mess'. 

And police have now launched an appeal for information about the incident, which occurred between 6pm on July 25 and 9am on July 27.

Members of the public are asked to contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.