A number of metal gates have been stolen from fields and rural properties in the Carlisle area.
Police received reports from the areas of Little Orton, Kirkbampton and Little Bampton of metal gates being taken overnight.
The force said it was aware that some incidents had not been reported and officers were encouraging people to get in touch with them.
It added: “Following these incidents officers would like to remind our communities to be vigilant and report suspicious or unusual activity to police.”
Officers from the Rural Crime Team have been making enquiries with local scrap yards, making them aware of the thefts.
Inspector Andy Leather, of Carlisle Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are asking our communities to look out for each other and report any unusual or suspicious activity.
“We would also ask our communities to make it harder for those intent on stealing property by securing it as much as possible, making it less desirable to criminals.
“Other security measures like property marking can also help with the recovery of items making them identifiable if located.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 45 of 2 October.
