
Police are continuing to investigate a series of incidents which took place over a single night in a West Cumbrian town.
There were a number of vehicle interferences and burglaries between 11pm on May 11 and 4.30am on May 12 in Workington.
The incidents took place on Wesley Street, Rydal Street, Napier Street, Hillcrest, Burrow Walls and Corporation Road.
Police are appealing for anyone in these areas to check their CCTV and video doorbells and contact them if it contains anything of note.
Officers have arrested four persons in connection with the incidents:
- A 31-year-old man from Workington was arrested on suspicion of seven counts of theft from a motor vehicle, three counts of vehicle interference, two counts criminal damage, two counts of attempted burglary, burglary dwelling and theft, attempted criminal damage and common assault.
- A 27-year-old man from Whitehaven was arrested on suspicion of seven counts of theft from a motor vehicle, four counts of vehicle interference, burglary dwelling, two counts of attempted burglary dwelling with intent to steal and three attempted burglary dwelling with intent to steal.
- A 25-year-old woman from Workington was arrested on suspicion of six counts of theft from a motor vehicle, four counts of vehicle interference, two counts of attempted burglary dwelling with intent to steal and burglary dwelling and theft.
- A 16-year-old boy from Workington was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.
All four have been released on bail while police continue their enquiries.
Anyone with information or CCTV relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 115 of 12 May 2024 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.