Would-be thieves targeted a West Cumbrian industrial estate and police are appealing for CCTV footage.
Officers are investigating a report of attempted burglary of buildings at Frizington Road Industrial Estate in Frizington.
It happened between 5pm and 8.30pm on Thursday, October 2.
Police are asking witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV covering this area to come forward.
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident 278 of October 2 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
