CUMBRIA Police are investigating a series of dwelling house burglaries in Kendal in which offenders gained entry by forcing rear door locks before stealing various items.

The burglaries occurred in the Valley Drive area between January 19 – January 21 this year.

Police are asking local residents to check any CCTV and ring doorbell footage for any suspicious activity.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report it online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 235.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.