An £8,000 Triumph motorbike, two mountain bikes and a selection of Makita tools were stolen in a series of break-ins in Cockermouth.

Four properties in the town were broken into overnight on Friday, November 2.

The motorcycle was stolen from a shed on Windmill Lane.

Mountain bikes made by Cube and Trek were taken in another burglary at Castlegate Drive.

A large number of Makita tools were taken in two burglaries on Melbreak Avenue.

On the same night, an attempt was made to break into a property on Station Street.

A police spokesman said victims had reported possibly hearing a van during the night.

Anyone with information about the incident or who saw anything suspicious during the night is asked to call police on 101 or email 101@cumbria.police.uk, quoting log 52 of November 3.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.