A vehicle collided with a fence near Brampton, causing substantial damage before driving off.
Police are investigating the incident, which happened between Lanercost and Walton yesterday between noon and 5.30pm.
Debris was left at the location with the driver failing to notify the land owner.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number 174 of 4 September or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.