Detectives are investigating the theft of an ATM from Dunmail Park shopping centre in Workington.
Officers were called to the theft just before 1am today.
Enquiries are still at an early stage, police said.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 14 of November 22.
People can also phone on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
